German Braised Beef Stew
A hearty and flavorful German-style beef stew made with tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a rich red wine sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef stew meat
- ●1 large onion, 2 cloves aromatic (onion, carrot, celery)
- ●2 medium sweet (red bell pepper)
- ●1 cup red wine
- ●2 cups beef broth
- ●1 can stew (tomato)
- ●2 tablespoons flour
- ●to taste pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the red wine to the pot and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 7
Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, stew, and flour.
- 8
Bring the stew to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 9
Braise the stew in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 10
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.