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### The Recipe That Gets Even Better the Next Day
Now that we know why some dishes taste better after sitting for a bit, let’s talk about one recipe that exemplifies this delightful phenomenon: **Beef and Vegetable Stew**. This is a hearty, comforting dish filled with tender chunks of beef, colorful vegetables, and a savory broth. It’s the type of meal that’s perfect for a cold evening, yet it only gets better the longer it sits.
Here’s the recipe that you’ll want to make, but be warned—once you taste it, you’ll be looking forward to the leftovers even more than the original meal!
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## Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe
This classic beef and vegetable stew is everything you want in a comforting dish—rich, savory, and filling. The best part? The stew becomes even more flavorful and delicious the next day, making it an ideal dish to prepare in advance for those busy days when you don’t feel like cooking.
### Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
– 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 2 cups parsnips, peeled and chopped
– 2 cups celery, chopped
– 2 cups green beans, chopped into bite-sized pieces
– 4 cups beef broth (or stock)
– 1 cup dry red wine (optional, but adds depth of flavor)
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
– 1 bay leaf
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
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### Instructions:
#### Step 1: Brown the Beef
1. **Heat the oil**: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. **Brown the beef**: Add the beef cubes to the pot, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot (this ensures a nice sear and helps develop flavor). Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
#### Step 2: Sauté Vegetables
3. **Cook the aromatics**: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
4. **Add the garlic**: Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
#### Step 3: Build the Stew Base
5. **Add vegetables**: Add the carrots, potatoes, parsnips, celery, and green beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
6. **Deglaze the pot**: Pour in the wine (if using) and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. This adds tons of flavor to the stew.
7. **Add broth and seasonings**: Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, and tomato paste. Stir everything together until well combined.
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