Classic (Paleo) Beef Stew
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot
- 3⁄4 tablespoon salt, divided
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cooking fat
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
directions
- 1. Pat beef dry with paper towels.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix arrowroot, 1/2 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add the beef and toss until coated.
- 3. Heat a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the cooking fat and allow to melt, then add the beef and brown on all sides. Give the meat plenty of breathing room so it forms a nice crust; you might have to cook it in batches. As it browns, remove to a bowl.
- 4. When the meat is browned, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the same pot. (If it's dry, add another teaspoon or two of cooking fat.).
- 5. Saute the vegetables until they are soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
- 6. Add the tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, bay leaves, and thyme. Cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
- 7. Pour in the broth and stir to combine.
- 8. Add the beef and accumulated juices to the pot.
- 9. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- 10. Add the potatoes to the pot and simmer another hour, until the meat and potatoes are tender.
- 11. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes to thicken the gravy, then sprinkle with minced parsley before serving.
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Mrs. Hughes
United States
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During the summer, it's a different story. I'll cook those complicated and time consuming recipes. I have a bit more time for that.
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