Beef stew
Thick & Rich Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
Chunks of beef so tender they melt. A broth so rich it coats the spoon. This is cold-weather food at its finest — made in one pot, better the next day.
Beef stew is one of those meals that asks nothing of you but time. You put the right things in the pot, walk away, and come back to something that smells like everything good about a winter evening.
— BluIngredients
Steps
- 01Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Toss in flour until lightly coated — this thickens the stew as it cooks.
- 02Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown beef in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Don't crowd the pan. Remove and set aside.
- 03In the same pot, sauté onion 4 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook another minute until it darkens slightly.
- 04Return beef to pot. Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
- 05Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and continue simmering 45 minutes to 1 hour until beef is completely tender and vegetables are soft.
- 06Remove bay leaves and thyme stems. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve in deep bowls with crusty bread or over egg noodles.
Blu's Tips
One pot. One hour of patience. One of the best meals you'll eat all winter. — Blu
Bold & Easy Taco Soup for the Whole Family
All the flavors of taco night in a warm, hearty bowl. Ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning — done in 30 minutes. Top it like you would a taco.
Taco soup is what happens when you want taco night but the whole family needs something warm to hold onto. It's fast, it's filling, and the toppings make everyone happy at the same table.
— BluIngredients
Steps
- 01Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat. Add onion, cook 3 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 more minute.
- 02Add all canned ingredients (do not drain tomatoes). Add broth, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning. Stir everything together.
- 03Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes to let the flavors blend. Stir occasionally.
- 04Taste and adjust. Need more heat? Add hot sauce or jalapeño. Need more depth? A squeeze of lime juice right at the end does wonders.
- 05Ladle into bowls and pile on the toppings. This is where people get creative. Chips on the side or crushed right in — both are correct.
Blu's Tips
Thirty minutes, one pot, and a table full of happy people. That's a GoodLifeBlu win. — Blu
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