Description
A hearty and spooky beef stew simmered with vegetables and herbs, perfect for Halloween or any cozy night in. Rich, savory, and full of magical flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add the beef back to the pot.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add carrots, potatoes, celery, mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender.
- For a thicker stew, mix flour with a bit of water to form a slurry and stir into the stew. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker to make this stew with less active cooking time.
- Red wine adds depth but can be substituted with more broth.
- Great served with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.