This Beef Stew is a comforting dish that is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to all who taste it. Tender beef pieces are simmered in a delectable caramelized onion sauce, enhanced with vibrant red peppers, tangy tomato puree, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves.
Each mouthful is a cozy journey through rich flavors and hearty goodness. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or shared with loved ones around the table, it’s a dish that nourishes both body and soul. So, dive in and savor the simple pleasures of a classic Beef Stew with caramelized onion sauce.
How to make beef stew with caramelized onions
Begin with heating oil in a large pot or pan over medium-high heat. Brown the beef pieces on all sides, turning occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate.
If needed, add another tablespoon of oil to the pot and cook the chopped onion until softened for about 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in red pepper.
Sprinkle paprika over the mixture and cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Return the beef to the pot.
Add vegetable stock, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
Cover and cook for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally and add more stock if needed to prevent too much reduction.
Once the beef is tender, remove the bay leaves and thyme. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
This hearty beef stew can be enjoyed alongside rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, crusty bread, or a fresh salad.
Hope you will try this amazing comforting dish. If you do, don’t forget to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you. Bon appétit!
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Beef Stew with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
- 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck, brisket, or round , cut into 1 inch (3cm) cubes
- 4 large onions about 1 ¼ pounds (600g) , diced
- 5 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 red pepper, about 4 oz (120g) , diced
- 1 tbsp (8g) paprika
- cups (1 liter) vegetable stock
- 1 can (14 oz -400g) tomato puree
- 1 tbsp (15g) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) pepper
- Fresh parsley , for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat oil on a large pot or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, for about 10 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
- Add another tablespoon of oil if needed and add the chopped onion. Cook onion, stirring constantly, until softened, for about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add red pepper and give a quick stir to combine.
- Add paprika and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Return beef to pot. Add vegetable stock, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Stir occasionally and add more stock if it starts to reduce too much.
- Once the beef is tender, remove the bay leaves and thyme and season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley, and serve alongside rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, crusty bread or a fresh salad. Enjoy!
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Hi Ella, your recipes are always so yummy!! Thank you for them.
Thank you Jennifer. Means a lot to me to hear that.