Red Wine Braised Beef Stew
 
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Whether a long time favorite or a least favorite meal as a kid, this recipe will change the way you feel about Beef Stew!
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Recipe type: Entree/Stew
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 4 oz pancetta
  • 2 ½ lbs beef chuck into 1 inch chunks
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chicago Joe
  • 1 medium to large yellow or white onion diced
  • 2 cups red wine such as a Cabernet, Merlot or Pinot Noir
  • 4 ¼ cups (about 33 oz) organic beef broth
  • 2 lbs baby potatoes quartered
  • 1 ¼ lb carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 lb baby bella or cremini mushrooms quartered
  • 1 tbsp Herbal Fusion
  • ¼ cup organic cornstarch
Method
  1. In a large Dutch oven, add pancetta and cook over medium-high heat. With a wooden spoon stir occasionally until the pancetta is golden and browned, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel. Set aside.
  2. Next, season the beef with sea salt, black pepper and Chicago Joe.
  3. In the same Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, sear the beef in batches. Be sure not to overcrowd the beef. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on one side, then using tongs, turn beef over and sear the other side, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate and continue working in batches until all of the beef has been seared.
  4. Now, add the onion to the Dutch oven on medium-high heat and cook until onions begin to soften and somewhat caramelize, about 4-5 minutes. Pour in the wine, being sure to scrape up any browned bits that have formed on the bottom of the pot. Cook until the wine has reduced slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Then, add the beef, pancetta, beef stock, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and Herbal Fusion. Bring the stew to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook with a lid on until the beef is tender, about 2 to 2 ½ hours.
  6. In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch with ¼ cup water until smooth. Pour into the Dutch oven and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle stew into bowls and serve.
Recipe by Sweet Is The Spice at https://sweetisthespice.com/red-wine-braised-beef-stew/