Red Wine Beef Stew With Potatoes And Carrots
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RECIPE CARD
INGREDIENTS
- 4 slices bacon, thick cut, chopped
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups red wine
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 6 sprigs thyme, tied with butcher’s twine
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
METHOD
STEP 1
Begin by placing the thick-cut bacon in a large Dutch oven heated over medium-high heat.STEP 2
Cook the bacon for approximately 8 minutes until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Once done, use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.STEP 3
Season the beef chuck pieces generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.STEP 4
Sear the beef in the remaining bacon fat in the Dutch oven in two separate batches. Ensure each piece is turned and seared until it becomes a rich golden brown, typically taking about 8 to 10 minutes per batch.STEP 5
Transfer the beef to the plate alongside the crispy bacon once seared.STEP 6
Add the diced yellow onion to the same Dutch oven. Cook the onions for approximately 4 to 5 minutes until they soften and caramelise.STEP 7
Next, pour in the red wine and stir, making sure to scrape up any browned bits that have developed on the bottom of the pot.STEP 8
Simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, letting the wine reduce slightly.STEP 9
Return the seared beef and the rendered bacon back into the Dutch oven. Add the beef stock, halved baby potatoes, 2-inch pieces of carrots, quartered cremini mushrooms, and the bunch of tied thyme.STEP 10
Bring the entire mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.STEP 11
Cover the Dutch oven and cook for approximately 2 hours. The goal is to cook everything until the beef becomes incredibly tender and the flavors meld togetherSTEP 12
Whisk 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with equal water in a small bowl until it forms a smooth mixture.STEP 13
Stir this cornstarch mixture into the stew and simmer it for about 5 minutes.STEP 14
Season the stew with additional salt and pepper to taste.STEP 15
Portion the stew into individual bowls and serve it alongside mashed potatoes if desired.
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