Beef Stew

Perfect for the colder weather! Tender beef is simmered in broth and filled with tender veggies. It’s comfort food heaven!

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 450 per serving

Ingredients

• 900 grams stewing beef
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 6 cups beef broth
• ½ cup red wine (optional)
• 450 grams peeled and cubed potatoes (about 4 medium sized potatoes)
• 4 carrots (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 4 stalks celery (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (use flour if you don't have any)
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¾ cup peas

Directions

1. Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper. 
2. Toss beef in flour mixture. 
3. Heat olive oil in a large pot.
4. Put the beef and onions into the pot and cook until browned.
5. Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
6. Stir in all remaining ingredients except for peas, cornstarch and water. 
7. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
8. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. 
9. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency (you may not need all of the slurry).  
10. Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . 
11. Season with salt & pepper to taste.