OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW NYT

Old Fashioned Beef Stew NYT image

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup Flour
1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper
1 pound Stew Meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 teaspoons Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
1 cup Red wine
3 1/2 cups Beef broth
2 pieces Bay leaves
1 piece Onion peeled and chopped
5 pieces Carrots
2 pieces Baking potatoes, large
2 teaspoons Salt

Steps:

Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.