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Cozy Autumn Beef Stew Recipe Easy Homemade Root Vegetable Dinner

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A hearty and comforting beef stew with root vegetables, perfect for cozy autumn dinners. This easy recipe features tender beef chuck slow-cooked with carrots, parsnips, turnips, and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 turnips, peeled and cubed (optional)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Peel and chop all root vegetables into roughly equal-sized chunks. Mince garlic and dice onions.
  2. Place flour in a shallow bowl and toss beef cubes in it until lightly coated.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. In batches, brown beef on all sides about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add more oil if needed, sauté onions and celery until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour in red wine, scraping bottom of pot to lift browned bits. Let wine reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Return beef to pot. Add beef broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Bring to simmer, cover, reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add carrots, parsnips, turnips, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook another 40-50 minutes until beef is tender and vegetables are fork-soft.
  9. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Sear beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure caramelization. Add root vegetables halfway through cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy. If stew is too thin, uncover for last 10 minutes to reduce; if too thick, add broth or water. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or cornstarch mixed with cold water. Slow cooker adaptation: after searing and sautéing, cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours, adding vegetables halfway through.

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Keywords: beef stew, autumn recipe, root vegetables, comfort food, slow-cooked beef, easy stew, homemade dinner

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