Anthony Bourdain’s Beef Stew Recipe: 2 Hours to Tender Perfection
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A hearty beef stew inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s recipe. Perfect for cold days and packed with rich flavors.
- Author: Oscar
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot and add beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mix 1 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp water and stir into the stew before serving.
- This stew tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg