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Autumn Harvest Beef Stew Recipe

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This Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Featuring tender beef chuck simmered with a medley of root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and parsnips, infused with aromatic herbs such as thyme and rosemary, this stew delivers a rich and flavorful experience. Garnished with fresh parsley, it makes a classic homestyle meal ideal for family dinners.

Ingredients

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Beef and Broth

  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Vegetables

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup parsnips, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced

Seasonings and Garnish

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding, and brown them on all sides until they develop a deep, rich crust. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  3. Deglaze and Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Pour in a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom for enhanced flavor.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot along with the remaining beef broth. Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, parsnips, celery, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Simmer the Stew: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  6. Final Seasoning and Garnish: Remove the bay leaf, taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finishing touch.

Notes

  • For extra richness, you can brown the vegetables gently after the aromatics before adding the broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, whisk a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir it in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld together.
  • This stew freezes well; cool completely before freezing in portions.
  • Feel free to substitute beef chuck with stew beef or short ribs for variation.

Keywords: beef stew, autumn recipe, hearty dinner, root vegetables, comfort food, slow simmered stew

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