Herbed Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients for Herbed Beef Stew

• All Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• Beef Stew Meat
• Canola Oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Beef Bouillon Granules
• Dried Basil
• Dried Thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder + 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• Small Onion
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• Fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold water

How to Make Herbed Beef Stew

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Add 2 lbs beef stew meat, a few pieces at a time, shaking the bag to evenly coat the beef.
3. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Set aside the browned beef.
4. Add 4 cups beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules), 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 bay leaves to the Dutch oven.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
6. Return the browned beef to the pot. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is almost tender.
7. Add 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1 large onion (chopped), and 2 carrots (chopped). Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
8. Remove the bay leaves.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
10. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup cold water until a smooth slurry forms.
11. Stir the slurry into the stew.
12. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
13. Serve hot and enjoy!