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beef stew seasoning recipe
- Total Time: 175 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This hearty beef stew recipe features a unique, smoky-sweet seasoning blend, replacing traditional herbs with Medjool dates and smoked paprika for a rich, glossy sauce. It’s a comforting and robust meal perfect for chilly weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 0.8-inch rounds
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 0.8-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1.2-inch chunks
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Beef: Pat the beef cubes completely dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until deeply browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the seared beef and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining oil to the pot, then reduce heat to medium. Sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery for 8-10 minutes until softened, scraping up any browned bits from the pot bottom.
- Bloom Seasoning: Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, chopped dates, and smoked paprika to the vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the tomato paste darkens.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flavor. Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring to combine the flour evenly. Return the seared beef to the pot, add bay leaves and thyme sprigs, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook Beef Until Tender: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Add Potatoes: Add the potato chunks to the stew, stir gently, re-cover, and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs from the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
To achieve a proper sear, ensure the beef is patted very dry before seasoning. The stew’s flavor improves overnight; make it ahead for even deeper taste. If the stew needs further thickening at the end, make a slurry of 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water, then stir it into the simmering liquid for 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising, Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg