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:
- 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.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Return the beef to the pot, add carrots and potatoes.
- Stir in beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 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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