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Here’s the recipe broken down into simpler steps with some additional tips for a hearty and flavorful stew:

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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew: A Classic Comfort Food

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This recipe creates a delicious and comforting beef stew, perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a rich broth, it’s a hearty dish that’s easy to prepare.

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Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
Cubed Beef Stew Meat 2 pounds
All-Purpose Flour 2 tablespoons
Water 4 cups
Beef Broth 2 cups
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Cubed Potatoes 4 cups
Chopped Carrots 2 cups
Dried Rosemary 1 teaspoon
Fresh Corn Kernels 1 cup (optional)
Fresh Green Beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup (optional)
Chopped Turnip (optional) 1 cup
Chopped Fresh Tomatoes (optional) 2 cups
Instructions:
Brown the Beef for Rich Flavor:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Pat the cubed beef stew meat dry with paper towels. This helps the meat brown properly.
In a bowl, toss the beef with the flour, salt, and pepper. This coating helps create a beautiful brown crust on the meat and thickens the stew slightly.
Sear the beef in the hot oil until browned on all sides. Don’t overcrowd the pot; brown the meat in batches if necessary. This step is important for developing rich flavor in the stew.
Building the Savory Broth:

Once the beef is browned, pour in the water and beef broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot (deglazing). These browned bits contain a lot of flavor, and deglazing ensures they get incorporated into the broth.
Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. This allows the flavors of the browned beef to infuse the broth.

Adding the Hearty Vegetables:

Add the cubed potatoes, chopped carrots, and dried rosemary to the pot. You can also add chopped turnips or tomatoes at this point if you’re using them.
Increase the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Freshness Burst (Optional):

If using fresh corn kernels and green beans, add them to the pot in the last 10 minutes of cooking. This ensures they retain their fresh flavor and crisp-tender texture.

Simmering for Perfection:

Continue simmering the stew over low heat for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through. The longer you simmer, the richer and more flavorful the stew will become.
Seasoning and Enjoying:

Taste the stew and adjust the seasonings with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the Old-Fashioned Beef Stew hot, spooned into bowls, with crusty bread for dipping.

Next: Savory zucchini and potato pancakes

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