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Traditional Samhain Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew is made with chunks of tender roast, a flavorful broth base, and a combination of fall veggies like turnips, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms. It's a warm and delicious meal to make for Samhain, Halloween, or anytime during the cold season.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Equipment

  • 1 large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2 + pounds boneless beef roast cubed
  • 3 tbsps. flour
  • 2-3 tbsps. olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 turnips peeled and chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled, halved, and sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups white mushrooms washed and quartered
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the beef chunks and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with flour and toss the beef to coat.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef, working in batches, and brown in each side. Once browned, remove and set aside.
  • Add the vegetables to the pot and cook about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and seasonings.
  • Bring pot to a simmer, scraping bits from the bottom of the pot. Add beef, cover, and cook at least 1 hour, but 2 hours is best.
  • If a thicker stew is desired, mix 1 tablespoon corn starch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir until smooth. Then, slowly stir the slurry into the stew.
  • Allow stew to thicken. Then, serve.

Notes

Want to make this recipe in a slow cooker?  Brown the beef, as instructed, then add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker.  Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.  Then, serve.