BEEF STEW WITH DILL RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Beef Stew with Dill Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by DreiFromBK

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Salt
Pepper
1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth
6 shallots, halved
1/4 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
5 ounces curly spinach
2 tablespoons chopped dill
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Season the meat with salt and pepper and add it to the saucepan in a single layer. Cook over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Add the stock and shallots and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the carrots to the saucepan and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Add the peas, spinach and dill and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve with crusty bread. Make Ahead The stew can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently before serving.