LIFESTYLE | food Womanthismonth.com 112 December 2023 Instructions: • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). • Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Toss the beef with flour to coat evenly. • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over mediumhigh heat. Add the beef in batches and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef to a plate. • Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion to the pot, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. • Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, carrots, and celery. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. • Cook for 1 hour, then add the potatoes and continue cooking for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef and vegetables are tender. • During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the stew. • Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. • Serve the beef stew hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes. Enjoy! Food for the Soul Follow this special recipe for Hearty Beef Stew and enjoy a tasty, heart-warming meal for all the family. Ingredients: • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 cup red wine • 4 cups beef broth • 2 bay leaves • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks • 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 cup frozen peas Need a perfect dish for the Winter season?
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