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    Home » Recipes » Paleo Recipes

    Hearty Beef Stew Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    It has been one of those days that I am sure many of you have had. A long day, nothing planned for dinner, in no mood to cook, but craving something delicious. When I opened my fridge, I realized that I had very little to work with, so I got creative with what I had and came up with a great beef stew.

    Hearty beef stew

    As much as I had not planned what I was going to throw together for dinner, I always try to prepare myself for days like these. It is always handy to have meal ideas that can be prepared using staple items that you always have in the cupboards and fridge.

    For example, I always freeze some stewing beef as well as beef and chicken stock, as it can be used for many soups and stews.

    I'm also always well-stocked with fresh vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery, as they are very versatile and used in many recipes. In French cuisine, they are the three base vegetables for most stocks, soups, and stews.

    Why not throw together a hearty stew and let it simmer for a few hours while taking some much-deserved time to relax? Try it out, and like always, you are not restricted to these ingredients, as your staples may be different from mine, but they can still produce a delicious dish.

    Potatoes are Paleo

    You'll see that I've thrown 2 optional white potatoes in the recipe. Those add great bulk and taste to the final stew if you choose to add them.

    For those who are still scared of white potatoes or who see them as inferior to other root vegetables, please refer to my article on Paleo 2.0 or my Pesto Mashed Potatoes recipe for a quick explanation of why carbohydrates or white potatoes are not the enemies and why the first Paleo authors were wrong in recommending against potatoes.

    Hearty beef stew recipe

    Serves: 4

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb stewing beef;
    • 2 tablespoon paleo cooking fat;
    • 4 cups beef stock;
    • 1 cup onion, chopped;
    • 1 cup celery, chopped;
    • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped;
    • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional);
    • 1 28oz can diced tomatoes;
    • ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped;
    • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Hearty beef stew Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes, if using, as well as the cooking fat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
    2. Add the beef to the saucepan, followed by the tomatoes, beef stock, rosemary, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    3. Cover the saucepan and cook for about one hour, allowing the stew to simmer. Stir a few times during the cooking process.
    4. Remove the lid and cook uncovered for about 45 minutes. If the mixture is too thick at the end of the cooking process, you can add a little bit of water or stock.
    Hearty beef stew Recipe

    Hearty beef stew recipe

    A simple and delicious beef stew that can be thrown together with only a few key ingredients and that's really comforting, especially in the colder months.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 533 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb stewing beef
    • 2 tablespoon paleo cooking fat
    • 4 cups beef stock
    • 1 cup onion chopped
    • 1 cup celery chopped
    • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
    • 2 potatoes peeled and cubed (optional)
    • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes, if using, as well as the cooking fat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
      1 cup onion, 1 cup celery, 3 carrots, 2 potatoes, 2 tablespoon paleo cooking fat
    • Add the beef to the saucepan, followed by the tomatoes, beef stock, rosemary, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
      1 lb stewing beef, 4 cups beef stock, 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Cover the saucepan and cook for about one hour, allowing the stew to simmer. Stir a few times during the cooking process.
    • Remove the lid and cook uncovered for about 45 minutes. If the mixture is too thick at the end of the cooking process, you can add a little bit of water or stock.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 29gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 902mgPotassium: 1342mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1985IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword beef stew, hearty
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