by adrassen

Rainy day feel good food!

It’s been cold and rainy and crappy lately. Yay Spring, right?? šŸ˜

When it’s poopy outside, all I want to do is snuggle up with a comfy blanket, drink some tea and eat some good hearty soup! Today, I’m going to show you how to make a very simple stew.

There are endless ways to make this soul-warming dish so feel free to change it up however you’d like. I used a ribeye steak but you can use a chuck roast or arm roast…heck, any kind of roast or red meat that you prefer! Any cut is guaranteed to be a winner and taste amazing!

Steak Stew

Ingredients (makes 3-4 servings)

  • 1/2 coarse chopped onion 
  • 2lbs ribeye/chuck roast/arm roast 
  • 3-4 tbs avocado oil  (or any cooking oil)
  • 1/4 cup flour…or less
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup diced celery 
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 2 bay leaves 
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tsp paprika 
  • Salt & pepper to taste

*QUICK TIP*

Before adding the broth, add 1/2 cup (or more) of red cooking wine and let it simmer for a few minutes. This makes more of a beef burgundy broth that’s rich & delicious! Also, add a little basil, thyme or even finely dice up the celery leaves from the stalks to add a little extra flavor. You can also add sweet corn, peas, chopped butternut squash or any other veggie…even tomatoes! Like I said, the possibilities are endless! 

    Directions

    1. Place oil in a cast iron dutch oven or large soup pot. Add meat & onions. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until browned. The meat will stick a bit but that’s totally OK. When you add the liquid later, scrape the bottom of that pot to get all the yummy bits – that’s what adds flavor!
    2. Add flour a little at a time until meat & onions are coated well.
    3. Slowly add beef broth and stir well.
    4. Add celery, carrots, potatoes, paprika & bay leaves.
    5. Let simmer on medium heat until veggies are cooked through. Add water to the broth if it’s too thick. 
    6. Taste and add salt & pepper as needed.

    That’s it….you’re done! Congratulations, you’ve made homemade stew!!! Let me know in the comments how you changed it up. You honestly can’t go wrong!!

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