Southern-Spiced Beef Stew

Name: Southern-Spiced Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 2 pounds stewing beef; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large, diced onion; 2, peeled and diced carrots; 2, peeled and diced parsnips; 2 stalks, diced celery; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups beef broth; 2, peeled and diced potatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A deeply savory stew featuring tender beef and root vegetables simmered with warm smoked paprika and thyme for a comforting, aromatic meal.

Cuisine: Irish

Category: One Pot

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 105 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 pounds stewing beef
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large, diced onion
2, peeled and diced carrots
2, peeled and diced parsnips
2 stalks, diced celery
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups beef broth
2, peeled and diced potatoes

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds diced stewing beef and sear for 5 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot, then add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced parsnips, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Return the seared beef to the pot, then add 4 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour.
Step 5: Add 2 diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.