Beef stew

Best Ever Beef stew

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon seasoning salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

3 large carrots, sliced

3 medium potatoes, cubed

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Coat the Beef: In a large bowl, toss the beef with flour, seasoning salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

2. Sear the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

4. Build the Flavor: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Pour in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

5. Simmer: Return the beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

6. Thicken & Serve: Remove the bay leaf. If needed, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in to thicken. Serve hot and enjoy!