Tarragon Beef Stew Recipe 45

Steps:

• Heat fat of choice in the bottom of a large cast iron dutch oven over medium-high heat. Work in batches to not over crowd the pan, sear stew meat for five minutes before flipping. Continue browning all sides and set aside on a plate. Once all meat is seared, sauté the onion for ten minutes, until translucent. Return the meat, add broth, bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and let mixture simmer 60-90 minutes. Add carrots, sweet potatoes, herbs and salt. Stir to combine, cover, and let simmer another 30 minutes. Check seasoning before serving.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. In ovenproof 4-quart Dutch oven, mix beef, onion, tomatoes, seasoned salt, pepper and bay leaf. In small bowl, mix water and flour; stir into beef mixture.
• Cover; bake 2 hours, stirring once.
• Stir in potatoes and carrots. Cover; bake 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.