Ina Garten Beef Stew Recipe
If you love warm and hearty meals, this Ina Garten Beef Stew Recipe is perfect for you. It is rich, comforting and full of deep flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup mushrooms optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Brown the beef
- Heat oil in a large pot. Add beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides. This adds rich flavor to the stew.
Remove and set aside
- Take the browned beef out of the pot and keep it aside while preparing the base.
Cook onion and garlic
- In the same pot, add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
Add flour
- Sprinkle flour into the pot. Stir well for one minute to remove raw taste and help thicken the stew.
Add liquids
- Pour in beef broth and red wine slowly. Stir well to combine and avoid lumps.
Add tomato paste
- Mix in tomato paste and stir until fully blended into the liquid.
Add beef back
- Return the browned beef into the pot. Stir to combine with the sauce.
Add vegetables and seasoning
- Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Mix everything well.
Simmer the stew
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally until beef becomes tender.
Finish and serve
- Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley and serve hot. Enjoy this rich and hearty stew.
Notes
- Use bone-in beef for extra flavor
- Add peas at the end for color
- Use fresh herbs for stronger taste
- Cook longer for more tender beef
- Add celery for extra depth
- Use low-sodium broth for control
- Thicken with cornstarch if needed
- Add garlic bread for serving