Best Ever Beef Stew with potato

Ah, beef stew with potatoes is a classic comfort food! Here’s a recipe that might become your new favorite:

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Do this in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pot. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
2. In the same pot, add a bit more oil if necessary, then sauté the garlic and onion until softened and fragrant.
3. Deglaze the pot by adding the red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
4. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the beef broth and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
5. Stir in the carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
7. Once done, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves.
8. Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

This hearty beef stew is perfect for chilly days! Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite herbs or vegetables. Enjoy!