Beef Stew recipe

 

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 lb. stew meat, visible fat removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 cups homemade beef stock or canned unsalted chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
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• 4 medium red potatoes (about 1 lb.) cut in 1-inch chunks
• 2 large carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
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• 2 1/2 Tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup stock
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Instructions:

1. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on one side for 5 minutes without turning over. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
2. Turn meat, add 1 tsp. oil & brown another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Do not crowd the meat. Brown in two batches if necessary.

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