Description
This Hearty Beef Root Vegetable Stew Recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. Tender chunks of beef, paired with a medley of root vegetables, cooked in a rich red wine sauce, create a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1″ pieces
- Coarse ground Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Vegetables:
- 3 cups 1/2″ diced butternut squash
- 2 cups 1/2″ diced turnip
- 1 cup 1/4″ diced carrot
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in a pot.
- Create Base: Sauté shallots, garlic, and add wine, stock, and seasonings.
- Add Vegetables: Simmer with root vegetables until tender.
- Thicken: Mix cornstarch with chilled stock and add to stew to thicken.
Notes
- Leftovers taste better the next day.
- Use a robust red wine for best flavor.
- Brown beef well for depth of flavor.