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Hearty Beef Stew with Winter Veggies


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  • Author: Paula
  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Hearty Beef Stew with Winter Veggies is a deeply comforting, slow-braised dish made with tender beef chuck, rich broth, and a medley of winter vegetables that soak up every bit of flavor.


Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes

2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or similar)

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 yellow onion, diced

2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced and rinsed

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon beef paste

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups pomegranate juice

2 1/2 cups beef stock

3 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 bay leaves

1 lb baby gold potatoes, halved

3 carrots, peeled and chopped

1 large parsnip, peeled and chopped

1 turnip, peeled and chopped

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

8 oz crème fraîche or sour cream

1 tbsp prepared horseradish

2 tsp Dijon mustard (horseradish sauce)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Juice of 1 lemon


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in batches until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Tie thyme and rosemary together with kitchen twine to form an herb bundle.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then sauté onion and leeks until softened.
  5. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  6. Stir in tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and beef bouillon paste until vegetables are coated.
  7. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  8. Pour in pomegranate juice, bring to a simmer, and scrape up browned bits.
  9. Add beef stock, bay leaves, and herb bundle. Return beef and juices to the pot.
  10. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 hours.
  11. Meanwhile, whisk together crème fraîche, horseradish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Refrigerate until serving.
  12. After 2 hours, stir in potatoes, carrots, parsnip, and turnip.
  13. Cover and return to the oven for 1 more hour, until beef is very tender.
  14. Remove from oven and let rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Flavors improve when made a day ahead.

Add vegetables later to prevent overcooking.

Serve with crusty bread if skipping horseradish sauce.

Stew thickens as it rests.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 640
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg