French Beef Stew
This French-style stew slowly cooks beef with root vegetables for deep flavor. The broth is rich and the meat turns fork-tender.
Instructions
- 1
Cut beef into large chunks, season with salt and pepper, and dust lightly with flour.
- 2
In a heavy pot, melt butter and sear beef over high heat until browned.
- 3
In the same pot, sauté onion and carrot for 5 minutes to build sweetness.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze with red wine, scraping browned bits.
- 5
Return beef with stock and thyme, bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 90 minutes.
- 6
Add potatoes and cook another 25-30 minutes until tender, then adjust seasoning.
- 7
Rest for 10 minutes off heat before serving for deeper flavor.
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