Beef Stew Recipe – Cappers Farmer

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch slices
• 2 large baking or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef stew meat, trimmed of any visible excess fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease, oil, or unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 cups beef broth, low sodium or homemade
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with its juice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Sprig of fresh rosemary (optional)
• Salt and black pepper