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beef stew with potatoes

Stovetop Beef Stew With Potatoes And Beets

Vibrant and earthy, this stovetop beef stew recipe is a quicker take on a traditionally slow cooked meal!
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
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Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 574 kcal

Equipment

  • dutch oven or large pot with a lid

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
  • 32 oz beef broth
  • 2 medium red beets, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeped and chopped (or about 10 baby carrots, chopped)
  • 3/4 pound fingerling potatoes, cut in half OR any other kind of potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced or pressed
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour plus more, if needed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • pepper as needed
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Sear The Meat: Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven until hot, the add your stewing meat to the pot. Sear on each side until beginning to brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. When done, remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Sauté The Veggies: Add the chopped carrots, onion, and beets to the same pot that the meat was cooking in. Sauté, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, about 8 minutes.  
  • Toss in Aromatics & Spices: Once the vegetables are beginning to soften, add the tomato paste, garlic, thyme and salt/pepper to the pot and stir until well combined. Allow to cook for about 60 seconds, stirring the entire time to prevent burning.
  • Deglaze The Pot: Now, pour in the balsamic vinegar, stirring well, before adding the beef broth. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pot, as these add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • The Meat And Potatoes: Toss in the seared meat and potatoes to the pot. Add a bay leaf, and stir the pot well.
  • Low and Slow: Increase the heat and bring the stew to a boil before lowering and bringing the stew to a low simmer. Place the lid on and low simmer the stew for about 2 hours, occasionally stirring the contents.  
  • Thicken: Once the stew is about done, scoop 1/2 of a cup of the stew liquid into a small bowl. Add the flour to that bowl and whisk until fully combined with no clumps. Add the flour mixture back to the stew and mix it in well. Repeat this step until desired thickness is achieved.  
  • Serve: Taste prior to serving and add salt/pepper as needed. Top with chopped parsley and enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 58gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 1457mgPotassium: 1871mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 6239IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 8mg
Keyword beet stew, stovetop beef stew
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