Savory Rustic Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of beef broth
• 2 pounds of beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons of flour
• 2 tablespoons of canola oil
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 1 (14 oz.) can of fire-roasted red bell peppers
• 1 (10 oz.) can of cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, coat the beef cubes with flour.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the coated beef cubes in batches, then set aside.
3. Add the diced shallot to the Dutch oven and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Mix in the fire-roasted red bell peppers, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and the browned beef, ensuring to scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
6. After 1 hour, stir in the cream of mushroom soup and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
7. Serve the stew hot in bowls, accompanied by crusty bread on the side. Enjoy this hearty and comforting meal!