Description
This Beef Stew with Potato Topping is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender beef stewed to perfection with a creamy mashed potato crust. A delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
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For the Beef Stew:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (or additional broth)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
For the Potato Topping:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared in advance)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted, for brushing)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, then flour. Pour in beef broth and wine, return beef to the pot, and add carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Bake the stew: Cover and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until beef is tender. Remove bay leaf.
- Add the potato topping: Spread mashed potatoes over the stew, brush with butter, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use leftover mashed potatoes or make fresh while the stew bakes.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan before the final bake.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
