Ultimate Beef Stew
Ellen Whiteman
Ultimate Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting slow-cooked dish perfect for winter. It is a keto and low carb recipe that features boneless short ribs, pancetta, and a variety of vegetables in a rich and flavorful broth.
Signup to Dinnerfy to explore more
20 mins
165 mins
Nutritional Value
Ingredients
good
small-diced
cut in 1½-inch chunks
freshly ground
hearty
chopped
chopped, trimmed and cored
minced
including the juices
scrubbed and cut ½ inch thick diagonally
scrubbed, 1-inch diced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned. Transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
Season the short ribs all over with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Brown half the meat in the Dutch oven over medium heat, turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer the meat to a bowl and brown the second batch. Transfer the second batch to the bowl and set aside.
Off the heat, add the Cognac and ⅓ cup of the wine to the pot, scraping up any browned bits, then simmer over medium heat for one minute. Add the onions and fennel and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
Stir the tomatoes and tomato paste into the vegetables.
Add the remaining â…” cup of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and bake for 1ÂĽ hours, checking occasionally to be sure the liquid is simmering.
Stir in the carrots and potatoes, cover, and bake for one hour longer, until the vegetables and meat are very tender when tested with a fork.
Degrease the stew, if necessary. Stir in the peas and pancetta, taste for seasonings, and serve hot in large, shallow bowls.
Serve hot in large, shallow bowls.
User Ingredient
User Instructions