Cajun Beef Stew Recipe – Hearty & Spicy Southern Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (for garnish)