HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BEEF STEW<br /><br />•Preheat oven: While prepping everything else preheat the oven to 325° F.<br /><br />•Prep Beef: Season the beef chunks on all sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over and toss the seasoned beef to coat it on all sides.<br /><br />•Heat Skillet: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. If you don’t have a dutch oven, use an oven-safe skillet/pot that has a cover.<br /><br />•Partially cook beef: Brown the beef in batches, on all sides, for 3-4 minutes per batch. Don’t worry about cooking the beef all the way through at this stage. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.<br /><br />•Add other ingredients: Then add the onions, garlic, and carrots to the Dutch oven, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly browned. Add the potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce, and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.<br /><br />•Mix and simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring, and return the beef to the pot.<br /><br />•Cook in Oven: Cover the Dutch oven (pot), and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook the stew for 2-2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Remove the bay leaf.<br /><br />•Serve: Taste the stew and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.<br />
