Hearty Beef and Potato Stew
A one-pot, hearty stew for chilly days—comforting, delicious, and fuss-free. Tender beef, shallots, and potatoes in a cozy harmony. Serve with country bread for a truly satisfying crowd-pleasing dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2.2 pounds beef chuck trimmed, brought to room temperature
- 1 tsp salt black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 10 shallots peeled
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 3 tbsp double concentrated tomato paste
- 13 ounces baby potatoes
Instructions
- Get your prep done before you start cooking. Peel the shallots and mince the garlic.
- Heat oil and butter in a large pot over high. Place beef in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Then stir and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, thyme and sugar. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add cornstarch and stir until incorporated. Finally add shallot and soy sauce.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour over medium low.
- Next, stir in tomato paste and add potatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes more, or until the meat is tender and the potatoes are ready. Add a splash of water, if needed. Taste and adjust salt before serving.
- Serve with some country bread. Enjoy!
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Notes
NOTES: Instructions for the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Oven in the Recipe Notes above.
Nutrition
Serving: 0gCalories: 727kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 56gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 1383mgPotassium: 1951mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 470IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 7mg
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