Description
- Hearty beef stew with potato topping recipe that’s perfect for cozy meals. Easy steps for tender beef & crispy potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and sliced ⅓-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the Beef Preheat your oven to 325°F. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.
- Step 2: Cook the Vegetables Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, along with the carrots and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Return the beef and its juices to the skillet. Add cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Step 3: Add Flour and Wine Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Add the red wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the diced tomatoes, including their liquid.
- Step 4: Add Potatoes Return the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat. Arrange the potato slices in a spiral pattern over the beef and vegetables, slightly overlapping. Brush the potatoes with half the melted butter and season with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 1 ½ to 1 ¾ hours, or until the beef and potatoes are tender.
- Step 5: Broil the Potatoes Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven and preheat your broiler. Brush the potatoes with the remaining butter and broil for 5-7 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving
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