

Add the remaining tablespoon of oil into the same pan and heat. Add in beef cubes along with any excess flour and cook until nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes well with smoked paprika, sea salt and pepper, then dredge the beef into the flour (or Arrowroot powder) pressing a bit to ensure a good hold. Peel and thoroughly rinse your parsnips, carrots, onions, and potatoes. For best flavor and results, use a decent to nicer bottle of dry wine that one would drink, because this will produce the very best flavor.

Do not use “cooking wine” as most have a flavor much like rubbing alcohol…LOL. All of the alcohol will cook out of your final meal, so no worries there. The wine adds flavor and is used to deglaze your skillet. Rachel’s Tips: If you do not have wine on hand, you may substitute the wine for additional bone broth.

So warm up those bellies tonight with a big bowl of our SUPER EASY, Comforting Beef Stew…in fact, you’d better double up this recipe, because they’ll all be coming back for another bowl! Actually – You may want to triple the recipe, so that you have extra for your lunches throughout the week. So keep an eye on it, but no worries if you get sidetracked by something important (like that ponderous, and addictive book you’re reading) because your stew will be ready, and totally DELICIOUS whenever you are! Our Comforting Beef Stew comes together fast, then bakes in your oven, slow cooker, or instant pot while the delicious aroma fills your home. I’ve found that this stew only gets better the longer I let it cook. Your house will smell divine while this stew finishes its cooking process on the stove, in the oven, Crockpot, or instant pot. Of course, with 6 kids at home, that’s probably NOT what I’ll actually get to do…but it’s a romantic thought. Beef stew just feels right on a day like today, doesn’t it?! It’s getting cooler outside, and I’m feeling like cuddling up with a good book and a warm blanket while this stew cooks.
