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Ultimate Beef Stew

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“This takes some time but is so incredibly full of flavor because of it! It’s perfect for a cold day at home in your pjs!”

– Bobbie Jo

IngredientsDirections
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 oz small-diced pancetta
(bacon works too)
3 pounds boneless short ribs,
cut in 1 ½ inch chunks (4 ½
pounds on the bone)
Salt and Pepper
1 ½ cups red wine
2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups chopped fennel,
trimmed and cored (1 large
bulb), optional
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes,
including the juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 pound carrots, scrubbed and
cut ½ in thick
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes,
scrubbed, 1 inch dice
2 cups SWP frozen peas

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the pancetta (or
bacon) and cook for about 5 minutes, until browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer
the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside.
3. Meanwhile season the short ribs all over with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon
of 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.
4. Off the heat, add 1 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 (if using) and.
saute, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add
the garlic and cook for one more minute.
5. Stir the tomatoes and tomato paste into the vegetables. Add the remaining ½ cup
of wine, the beef broth, the seared meat (and juices), 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1
teaspoon of pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and bake in oven for 1 hour and 15
minutes, checking occasionally to be sure the liquid is simmering.
6. Degrease the stew, if necessary. 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. Just before serving, stir in the peas and pancetta. Serve hot.