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Hearty Beef Stew with All the Flavours of the Fall Harvest

By Jen

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How excited am I about our new dutch oven? When I think of a beautiful, heavy cast iron pot, I think of slow cooking and developing deep, rich layered flavours. This hearty beef stew is the perfect first recipe for my new dutch oven…don’t you think?

pot of beef stew with potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots and parsnips with title

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During our most recent trip to the farmers’ market, we filled our baskets with the flavours of fall – potatoes, brussel sprouts, turnips and parsnips. I knew with this high-performance pot, we could make a big batch of flavourful fall beef stew.

Flavours of Fall Hearty Beef Stew

1 kg stewing beef
900 ml beef stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tbsp olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 small turnips, peeled and chopped
3 cups brussel sprouts, chopped
3 cups chopped potatoes
1 bunch thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp cornstarch
salt and pepper to taste

Heat olive oil in a pot, over medium-high heat. The oil must be hot enough to sear the beef.

Use a paper towel to dry the cubes of beef. Toss beef in flour, seasoned with salt and pepper.

Once the oil is hot, place the beef in the pot and brown in a single layer. This step will take some time, but it is important to sear all sides of the beef.

pile of vegetables for beef stew - potatoes, turnip, parsnip, carrots, brussel spouts and onion

When beef is browned on each side, remove from pot and place in heat-proof dish. Place the next batch of raw beef in a pot. Should require 3 batches of browning. Lower the heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Saute until the onion starts to soften.

Add the hardest vegetables to the pot first – carrots and parsnips. If the pot is becoming too dry, add a splash of beef stock. Let cook for 5-10 minutes, until carrots and parsnips begin to soften.

Add the remaining vegetables – potatoes, brussel sprouts, and turnips and return the beef to the pot. Bundle the thyme with kitchen string and add to the pot, along with the bay leaf.


Pour all but 1/2 cup of stock in. Bring to a boil and then drop to a simmer. Place cover on, leaving a gap for steam to escape and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until all vegetables are tender. Once vegetables are tender, remove the thyme and remove the lid.

cooked stewing beef, potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts and bay leaf in pot


Create a slurry by dissolving corn starch in the remaining stock. Pour into the stew. The slurry will help to thicken the stewing liquid.

large dutch oven pot filled with hearty beef stew


Let stew simmer, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve stew with chunky bread…perfect for dipping.

white bowl filled with delicious hearty beef stew

So, what would you make in a dutch oven? I’ve also made an awesome dutch oven herb bread…seriously, bread in a pot!


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Flavours of Fall Beef Stew

Enjoy all the flavours of the fall harvest in this hearty beef stew
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, canadian
Keyword: beef stew, stew
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Jen

Ingredients

  • 1 kg stewing beef
  • 900 ml beef stock
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 shallots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 parsnips peeled and chopped
  • 2 small turnips peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups brussel sprouts chopped
  • 3 cups chopped potatoes
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  •  Heat olive oil in pot, over medium high heat. The oil must be hot enough to sear the beef. Use a paper towel to dry the cubes of beef. Toss beef in flour, seasoned with salt and pepper. Once oil is hot, place beef in pot and brown in a single layer. This step will take some time, but it is important to sear all sides of the beef. When beef is browned on each side, remove from pot and place in heat proof dish. Place next batch of raw beef in pot. Should require 3 batches of browning.
  • Lower heat to medium and add onion and garlic. Saute until onion starts to soften.
  • Add hardest vegetables to the pot first – carrots and parsnips. If the pot is becoming too dry, add a splash of beef stock. 7. Let cook for 5-10 minutes, until carrots and parsnips begin to soften.
  • Add the remaining vegetables – potatoes, brussel sprouts, turnips and return beef to the pot. 
  • Bundle thyme with kitchen string and add to the pot, along with bay leaf.
  • Pour all but 1/2 cup of stock in. Bring to a boil and then drop to a simmer. Place cover on, leaving a gap for steam to escape and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until all vegetables are tender. Once vegetables are tender, remove thyme and remove the lid.
  • Create a slurry by dissolving corn starch in the remaining stock. Pour into the stew. The slurry will help to thicken the stewing liquid.
  • Let stew simmer, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve stew with chunky bread…perfect for dipping.

Notes

Nutrition Info is to be used as a rough guide. Nutrition Info is based on the products I am using and you may not be using the same products/brands. Thus, the Nutrition Info may vary.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 451g | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.32g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10.62g | Saturated Fat: 3.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.077g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Trans Fat: 0.269g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 1345mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 5.56g | Vitamin A: 4018IU | Vitamin C: 49.9mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4.69mg
Serving: 451g | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.32g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10.62g | Saturated Fat: 3.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.077g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Trans Fat: 0.269g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 1345mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 5.56g | Vitamin A: 4018IU | Vitamin C: 49.9mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4.69mg

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  1. Amy Heffernan says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:55 am

    I would make a yummie pot of chili for my family! TY!
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  2. Judy Cowan says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I would make a pot of hamburger stew, one of our fall/winter favourites!

  3. Bailey Dexter says

    September 23, 2015 at 11:38 am

    What an amazing pot, so many possibilities! I would first use the lid to sear my roast beef on all sides, top and bottom, then grill my veggies, just enough to flavor. Then it’s time to toss all in the pot with a bit of red wine and beef stock, pop in the oven and let it slow roast until done to perfection. With the even heating this pot offers perfection is the only way to describe!

    • Amy Heffernan says

      September 23, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Ok lol This sound mouth watering. Can I come have some? lol

  4. Katrina Brady says

    September 23, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    I’d make my delicious shepherds pie!

  5. Debbie S. says

    September 23, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    What a lovely casserole dish. I would love to make Sweet and Sour Chicken in this and a Hasty Pudding also.

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      I’m not sure what Hasty Pudding is, but it sounds good.

  6. lynn clayton says

    September 23, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    cabagge roll casserole is what i would make in this.

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      Oh, now that sounds delicious.

  7. Lisa Robertson says

    September 23, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    How awesome is this giveaway! Thank you for chance 😉 I would love to make Beef Bourguignon

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      Classic! Love it.

  8. kristen visser says

    September 23, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    omg i have nothing like this !! plain and simple I would love to make BEEF STEW!!!! I have been craving it lately and with the cooler temps heading our way ahhhh it will be needed

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      ‘Tis the season!

  9. Lori Jackson says

    September 23, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    After reading your review, looks at the pictures as I wipe the drool, I would have to try the Beff Stew also! But I would also be making Chili and my stuffed peppers in there too!

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Yep, chilli is another favourite around here.

  10. Mark V says

    September 23, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    this is an easy one Id love to make my famous chili in it.

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      Many votes for chilli.

  11. Pat Campbell says

    September 23, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    I would make this scrumptious looking beef stew! Are family members eligible? love

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      The winner is randomly selected.

  12. Courtney says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    I’d make a nice fall soup. Probably stuffed pepper soup!

    • Jen says

      September 23, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      Yep, I could see a delicious soup being made too.

  13. Gillian Morgan says

    September 23, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I would love to make turkey neck soup in this pot.

  14. lisa bolduc says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I would try making a nice vegetarian chili with several kinds of beans

  15. Tainan Lu says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    seafood chowder~~ yummy

  16. Alexa Nernberg says

    September 23, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I would like to make Chicken Stew and Dumplings. Thanks for sponsoring this awesome giveaway and for the opportunity to participate.

  17. ginette4 says

    September 24, 2015 at 7:18 am

    I would make my family’s favourite sausage and tortellini soup

  18. joanne darrell says

    September 24, 2015 at 11:44 am

    I would make homemade vegetable soup.

  19. Maria says

    September 24, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    This is such a beautiful dish, would love to make my hash brown casserole , Cabbage rolls, and rice/chicken casserole

  20. nicolthepickle says

    September 24, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    I would make pumpkin curry.

  21. aarone mawdsley says

    September 24, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    i would make a veggie tofu stew

  22. Huguette E. says

    September 24, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I would make a chicken stew.

  23. Piroska says

    September 24, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    I’d love to make a big pot of chili!

  24. Shannon says

    September 24, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    I recently(Tuesday) made a herb and crimini mushroom crusted prime rib roast, this would of come in so handy!

    • Shannon says

      September 24, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      I would make braised lamb shanks!
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  25. Erin W says

    September 24, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    I would make my from scratch shepherds pie. It’s my favourite fall dish!

  26. andrea amy says

    September 25, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    I would make chicken and dumplings! Thanks for the chance 🙂

  27. Jessica Walker says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I would make a stew

  28. Julia says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    I would make cabbage stew!

  29. SueSueper says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    I would like to make sweet and sour ribs.

  30. Angela Mitchell says

    September 30, 2015 at 1:18 am

    I’d love to make Borscht, stew, and chili.

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