Cold Days Call for Beef Stew! | Vlogmas 23

For this chilly day, we will make some beef stew! I got this recipe from: https://thestayathomechef.com/old-fashioned-beef-stew/ 2 pounds beef stew meat cubed chuck roast ▢ 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided ▢ 1 teaspoon salt ▢ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil ▢ 2 cloves minced garlic ▢ 2 tablespoons tomato paste ▢ 4 cups beef broth ▢ 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce ▢ 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks ▢ 10 ounces pearl onions ▢ 4 medium carrots sliced ▢ 4 medium celery ribs sliced ▢ 1 teaspoon granulated sugar ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried basil ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley ▢ 1/2 teaspoon paprika ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice ▢ 1/4 cup cold water Dust 2 pounds beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and sear for about 5 minutes, until all sides are browned, stirring frequently. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the diced potatoes, pearl onions, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sprinkle in the 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice. Stir to combine. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Stir until completely dissolved. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the stew, stirring constantly. Cook on low heat for a few more minutes, until the stew thickens. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot. Thank you for watching!! Want more? Click on the subscribe button to get notified when we upload a video! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Book your next cruise with me!! Contact Brandy at dave.and.brandys.excursions.travel@gmail.com or visit our web site at https://dbexcursionstravel.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect with us!! https://www.facebook.com/Dave.and.brandys.excursions.travel https://www.instagram.com/dave.brandys.excursions.travel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@d.b.excursions.travel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We have a Facebook Group ! https://www.facebook.com/groups/521181298352446 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Looking for what we use for cruise gear? CHeck out our Amazon affiliate link! https://www.amazon.com/shop/davebrandysexcursionstravel?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_9C0KJB9VWQBPZJEW8PC5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🤳Tech Gear: 🤳 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/ Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s23/specs/ GoPro 8 https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO8-Black-Waterproof-Stabilization/dp/B08C7FBW4N Insta360 One X2 https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-onex2 DJI Osmo Pocket https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Where do I get most of my bathing suits and dresses? From SHEIN!: https://shein.top/rzf0tin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Royalty Free Music from : https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Referral Code : https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/bte341/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B-Roll (ska) - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/