Recipe for the fat pieces of beef stew meat

Beef stew is a hearty and warming dish that is perfect for chilly winter evenings. The key to a good beef stew is to use quality ingredients, and that includes the beef. This recipe is for the fat pieces of beef stew meat, which will give your stew a delicious flavor andrich texture.

To make this recipe, you will need:

Ingredients:
-1½ pounds of fatty beef stew meat
-1 large onion
-3 carrots
-3 celery stalks
-2 tablespoons of flour
-2 tablespoons of tomato paste
-6 cups of beef broth
-1 bay leaf
-1 teaspoon of dried thyme
-1 teaspoon of salt
-½ teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2) In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef in batches over medium-high heat.
3) Once all the beef has been browned, add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4) Stir in the flour and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5) Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
6) Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
7) Transfer the pot to the oven and bake, covered, for 1½ hours.
8) Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

This recipe yields 6-8 servings. Serve over hearty mashed potatoes or steamed rice