Easy Beef Stew
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A comforting, French-inspired beef stew packed with rich flavors, herbs, and finished with a bright touch of lemon juice. Tender seared beef, caramelized onions, carrots, and baby potatoes are slow-cooked in a hearty red wine and tomato broth, resulting in a perfect winter meal.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Prep and chop the beef, carrots, garlic, onions, and baby potatoes. Season the beef with salt and pepper. → Fry the bacon until crispy, then sear the seasoned beef in batches in the rendered bacon fat. → Sauté the onions, deglaze the pot with brandy/bourbon, then stir in the carrots, garlic, potatoes, and cook for 5 minutes. → Add red wine, tomatoes, beef stock, herbs, and seared beef. Bring to a simmer, cover, and bake at 275°F for 2 hours. → Finish with lemon zest and lemon juice, then garnish with fresh herbs and crumbled bacon before serving.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Prep and chop the beef, carrots, garlic, onions, and baby potatoes. Season the beef with salt and pepper. → Fry the bacon until crispy, then sear the seasoned beef in batches in the rendered bacon fat. → Sauté the onions, deglaze the pot with brandy/bourbon, then stir in the carrots, garlic, potatoes, and cook for 5 minutes. → Add red wine, tomatoes, beef stock, herbs, and seared beef. Bring to a simmer, cover, and bake at 275°F for 2 hours. → Finish with lemon zest and lemon juice, then garnish with fresh herbs and crumbled bacon before serving.
Introduction
A comforting, French-inspired beef stew packed with rich flavors, herbs, and finished with a bright touch of lemon juice. Tender seared beef, caramelized onions, carrots, and baby potatoes are slow-cooked in a hearty red wine and tomato broth, resulting in a perfect winter meal.
Step 1
Cut the beef chuck roast into approximately 1-inch cubes.
Step 2
Season the beef cubes with 2 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of cracked ground pepper, toss to coat evenly, and set aside.
Step 3
Peel and cut the carrots into 1-inch pieces.
Step 4
Smash, peel, and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Step 5
Peel and coarsely chop the large yellow onion.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Using a chuck roast with some fat content ensures the beef renders beautifully and creates a rich, tender texture during slow cooking.
Deglazing with brandy helps lift the deeply caramelized brown bits (fond) off the bottom of the pot, integrating rich flavor into the broth.
Adding lemon zest and juice at the end provides a brightness that cuts through and balances the deep, savory richness of the stew.
This stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors will continue to intensify, and it allows you to easily skim any solidified fat off the top if preferred.
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