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The Best Beef Stew

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
135 min
TOTAL TIME
155 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Dinner
The Best Beef Stew
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
Instructions
1
Heat a generous amount of oil in a substantial cooking vessel over a moderately high heat level; add the beef and cook until it develops a rich, dark brown color.
2
Combine the bouillon powder with 4 cups of water and pour it into the pot; add some fresh rosemary, parsley, and a pinch of black pepper to give it extra flavor. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil; then, decrease the heat to a low simmering level, cover it with a lid, and let it cook for 1 hour.
3
Add diced potatoes, carrots, chopped celery, and a sliced onion to the pot; stir them in gently.
4
Mix cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water until it forms a smooth paste; then, stir this mixture into the stew. Cover the pot again and let it continue to cook until the beef is tender, taking around 1 hour.