Buck's Beef Stew

How to Make the Best Beef Stew in Your City

Your City: Here is one of the best Beef Stew recipes out there!

Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making Beef Stew:

• Brown the beef well: Browning the beef deeply adds rich flavor to the stew. Don’t rush this step.
• Use less liquid than you think: The ingredients will release moisture as they cook, so you don’t need to drown them in broth.
• Add vegetables in stages: Stagger the addition of vegetables so they don’t all turn to mush. Harder vegetables go in first, softer ones later.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat (like chuck, cut into chunks)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 celery stalks, sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth or stock
• 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

Instructions

• Season the beef chunks with Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, then lightly coat them with flour.
• Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Brown the beef in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Set the browned beef aside.
• In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion (and garlic if using) until softened.
• Stir in tomato paste and cook for a minute to deepen its flavor.
• Return the beef to the pot, add beef broth, and a splash of red wine if using.
• Add bay leaves and fresh herbs if you like, then bring to a simmer.
• Add chopped carrots and celery, then cover and cook on low heat until the beef is tender.
• Add potatoes halfway through cooking to prevent them from getting too soft.
• In the last few minutes, stir in frozen peas if you like.
• Adjust seasoning with Bald Buck Seasoning and pepper, then remove bay leaves and herbs before serving.

Enjoy Your Hearty Beef Stew!