Here’s a recipe for Hearty Beef Stew: Tender and Flavorful with Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Herbs:
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2.5 hours
Ingredients:
For the Stew:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (such as chuck or round)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 3-4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Fresh Herbs:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
- Soften the Vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the pot. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the Carrots and Potatoes: Add the chopped carrots and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Beef Broth and Red Wine: Add the beef broth and red wine to the pot. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the Beef: Add the browned beef back to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the stew to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- Simmer the Stew: Simmer the stew in the oven for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Mash the Potatoes: While the stew is cooking, prepare the mashed potatoes. Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until they are tender. Drain the potatoes and mash them with the milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Season the Stew: Remove the pot from the oven and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and thyme, if using.
- Serve: Serve the hearty beef stew over the mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Picture:
Hearty Beef Stew: Tender and Flavorful with Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Herbs
[A picture of a steaming hot pot of beef stew served over mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and thyme. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked through. The mashed potatoes are creamy and buttery, and the fresh herbs add a bright and fresh flavor to the dish.]
