Nothing beats an old-fashioned beef stew.

Its warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious.

Make it at home with this delicious recipe byRachel cooks with love.

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

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you might also add your vegetable scraps if you want.

Step 2:

Season the meat with pepper and salt.

verify not to overdo it.

Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

Thinly coat them with flour.

Step 3:

Lower the heat of the broth and bring it to a low simmer.

Place a pan over medium-high heat and add some olive oil.

Old Fashioned Beef Stew Ingredients

Add the meat one at a time in a single layer.

check that not to overcrowd the pan.

Cook until browned on all sides.

Set aside on a plate.

Step 4:

Add one ladle of the beef broth to the pan and deglaze it.

Bring it to a light simmer.

Step 5:

Place a deep Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the bacon fat and let it melt.

Add the onions and saute until translucent.

Next, add the mushrooms and some salt.

Keep stirring until a little bit browned.

Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

Step 6:

Add the broth to the Dutch oven.

double-check to remove the vegetable scraps.

Mix and scrape the bottom.

Next, add the cooked meat and all the juices.

Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes.

Mix until well combined.

Let it come to a light bubble, then bring it to a simmer and cover.

Cook for 2 1/2 hours.

Step 8:

After the one-hour mark, add the carrots, potatoes, and celery.

Mix everything and continue cooking for the remaining hours.

Step 9:

Turn off the heat.

Add thawed peas and parsley, then remove bay leaves.

Mix and serve in a bowl.

Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe