BEEF STEW

the very best

☑️  SUPER TENDER BEEF

☑️  PERFECT VEGETABLES

☑️  CROCK POT OPTION

☑️  WHOLE30

☑️  KID APPROVED!

Brown chuck roast in batches.

1

Make sure there is a well established crust on at least 2 sides.

2

Sautee onion, leek, and garlic.

3

Work tomato paste into the vegetables.

4

Deglaze with balsamic vinegar - be sure to scrape up all the browned bits!

5

Return beef to pot. Add broth, salt, pepper, fresh thyme, and bay leaf.

6

Bring broth to a simmer, then transfer to a 350°F oven. Braised 2 hours.

7

Add slurry (cornstarch or arrowroot powder) to thicken.

8

Add carrot, celery, and potato. Bring liquid to a simmer again, then place in over to braise 1-1.5 more hours.

9

The stew is ready when the vegetables are tender and the meat is falling apart.

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