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Dutch Oven Recipe

Dutch Oven Recipe

The ultimate comfort food—rich braised meat, aromatic veggies, and a simple one-pot meal you can savor any day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil for a mild flavor
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced on the bias
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine budget cabernet or merlot
  • 4 cups beef broth low-sodium preferred for control
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme fresh thyme sprigs if you have them
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch slurry for thicker gravy
  • fresh parsley chopped (to garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Pat cubes dry with paper towels so they brown evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven, sear beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Saute onions, celery, and garlic until translucent. Add tomato paste and cook briefly.
  • Deglaze pot with red wine, add back beef, carrots, broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer with lid on.
  • If desired, thicken gravy with flour or cornstarch slurry. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Searing beef in batches is important for flavor depth. Wine adds richness but can be skipped. Let the stew rest before serving to thicken naturally.
Keyword Braised Meat, Comfort Food, Dutch Oven Cooking, one -pot meal
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