Bonfire-Simmered Rancher's Beef Stew

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3 Hours
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Serves
6
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Gather around the fire for this Bonfire-Simmered Rancher's Beef Stew, a dish steeped in the traditions of American Western cowboy cuisine. Inspired by the rustic, homestyle meals cooked over open flames at cow camps, this hearty stew uses Lazy T Dry Aged Beef as its centerpiece. It's a perfect embodiment of ranch-style comfort food, bringing the warmth and camaraderie of a cowboy gathering to your table.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Bonfire-Simmered Rancher's Beef Stew:

  • 2 lbs Lazy T Dry Aged Beef (such as chuck or stew meat), cubed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

How to Cook Bonfire-Simmered Rancher's Beef Stew:

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over the bonfire or stovetop. Brown the beef cubes on all sides and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
  3. Return the beef to the pot, add carrots and potatoes.
  4. Stir in beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer over the bonfire or low heat for about 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.

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