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beef stew recipe pioneer woman
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
A comforting and hearty classic beef stew recipe featuring tender beef and vegetables, elevated by a bright, creamy za’atar yogurt swirl. This slow-cooked meal is perfect for a cozy night in and ideal for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 3.3 lbs boneless beef chuck, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups beef stock
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp za’atar spice blend
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil (for swirl)
- Pinch salt (for swirl)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Pat beef cubes completely dry. Season generously with half the salt and all the pepper. Brown beef in batches in 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until deeply seared; remove beef to a plate.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining olive oil to the pot. Sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Build Stew Base: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef stock, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer Stew: Return browned beef to the pot. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, dried thyme, bay leaves, and remaining salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Prepare Za’atar Swirl: While stew simmers, whisk together plain yogurt, za’atar spice, fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Set aside until serving.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle stew into bowls and drizzle generously with the creamy Za’atar Yogurt Swirl, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure the beef is thoroughly patted dry before browning in batches to achieve a deep sear, which is crucial for flavor development. The long, slow simmer of at least 2 hours is essential for tenderizing the beef chuck. The Za’atar yogurt swirl adds a necessary bright and tangy contrast to the rich stew.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg