Hearty Homestyle Mixed Stew
What makes this Hearty Homestyle Mixed Stew special ?
Comfort in a Bowl: Rich and satisfying, this stew is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for warming up on cold days.
One-Pot Wonder: Everything cooks in one Dutch oven, simplifying both preparation and cleanup.
Flexible and Forgiving: The recipe is easily adaptable, allowing for variations in meat and vegetables based on what’s available.
Nutritious and Hearty: Packed with protein and vegetables, it’s a balanced meal that’s both filling and nutritious.
Ingredients
- Beef Stew Meat: Provides a rich base for the stew becoming incredibly tender when slow-cooked.
- Flour Mixture: Coating the meat in flour not only helps in browning but also thickens the stew as it cooks.
- Herbs: Oregano basil, and marjoram offer classic herbal flavors that enhance the savory notes of the stew.
- Vegetable Oil: Used for browning the meat and sautéing the onions adding depth to the flavor.
- Mixed Vegetables: A convenient way to incorporate variety and nutrition into the meal.
Instructions
- Introduction: Preparing Hearty Homestyle Mixed Stew involves a few essential techniques that contribute to its depth of flavor and hearty texture.
- Preparing the Meat: Start by coating the beef in a seasoned flour mixture, which not only adds flavor but helps thicken the stew. Brown the meat in hot oil to develop a rich flavor base.
- Building the Base: Sauté onions then make a roux with the leftover flour and cook with herbs to create a flavorful and aromatic foundation.
- Slow Cooking: After deglazing the pan with beef broth, the meat is slow-cooked in the oven, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to become fork-tender.
- Adding Vegetables: Incorporate potatoes and a mix of vegetables in the final stages of cooking to retain their texture and color, ensuring they’re perfectly cooked when the stew is done.