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Comforting Beef Stew for a Crowd

Comforting Beef Stew for a Crowd: Cozy, Flavorful, and Easy

A cozy, flavorful dish perfect for any gathering, this Comforting Beef Stew for a Crowd is simple to prepare and leaves everyone requesting seconds.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds chuck roast cubed
  • 4 medium golden potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for heat preference
  • 3 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 loaf crusty bread or buttermilk biscuits
  • 1 large light side salad for a refreshing complement

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the cubed chuck roast in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned, then remove from pot.
  2. Lower heat to medium and add butter. Sauté the diced onion for 8-10 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour and paprika over the mixture, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until thickened.
  5. Slowly whisk in water and beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Return the browned beef to the pot along with bay leaves, thyme, and cloves.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add golden potatoes, sliced carrots, canned tomatoes, and frozen peas. Cook for an additional 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread or buttermilk biscuits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew tastes even better the next day. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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