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Sweet and Smoky Beef Stew

Go make this sweet and smoky beef stew! I can’t tell you how amazing this concoction tastes. I threw ingredients in the pot that I thought would work well together, and the result kind of blew my mind. My only regret is that I didn’t make a bigger batch. Jesse and I gobbled it all up and didn’t have any leftovers. It is SO good!

Meanwhile, I am so happy and relieved today! Midterms are officially over and I got a PERFECT score on my muscle anatomy practical. Tonight, I don’t have to do any studying and I have a long weekend (no school on Monday). Things couldn’t be any better, really. Tomorrow, I’m treating myself to breakfast out after my morning workout, and then in the evening, Jesse and I are going out with a friend. It’s so good to have things to look forward to and have a light at the end of the tunnel.

Enjoy!

Sweet and Smoky Beef Stew

Ingredients:

  • 4 pieces good-quality bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 lb grass-fed beef stew meat
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste


Directions:

  1. Heat large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and stew meat (no need for oil b/c of the bacon) and allow to cook and brown, stirring frequently.
  2. Once meat is done, remove from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside (if don’t have a slotted spoon, use a regular spoon and try to keep the bacon grease in the pan for sautéing the vegetables).
  3. Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pan and stir. After a couple minutes, add the carrots and mushrooms.
  4. Stir frequently until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Then, add the tomato paste, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, spices, and sea salt and pepper. Add the stew meat back to the pot. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  5. Turn heat to low and cover the pot with a lid (may need to tilt lid slightly, so it’s not sealed). Let simmer for about 3 hours. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. paleopassionista

    November 8, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Did you make the bone broth yourself? Looks delic!

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      November 8, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Yep, I always make my own bone broth. It’s super easy, especially with a slow cooker!

      Reply
  2. Alissa

    November 9, 2012 at 3:31 am

    Congrats on your exam! Enjoy your weekend. This stew looks delicious. Mmmm bacon!

    Reply
  3. paleoinpdx

    November 9, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Thanks, Alissa!

    Reply
  4. hamdiesal

    November 28, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    made this for dinner the other night. thank you!!! it was so damn good.

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      November 28, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      Awesome, thanks for giving it a shot! I agree, it is SO damn good!

      Reply
  5. Doug

    December 7, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Just to clarify, you added the meat back in before you simmered for 2-3 hours, correct?

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      December 7, 2012 at 11:42 am

      Yes, that is correct! If not, the meat wouldn’t be nice and tender.

      Reply
  6. Rebecca

    December 18, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    i’ve seriously made this like 5 times in the past 1.5 months since you posted this! i’ve made sure that grass fed stew beef is always in my meat order 🙂 it is delicious and SUPER easy, thanks!

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      December 18, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      Awesome, that’s what I like to hear!

      Reply
  7. Tory Harper

    January 9, 2013 at 4:53 am

    How many servings does this recipe make? I’m looking forward to making it!

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      January 9, 2013 at 8:31 am

      For us, it was only 2 servings. You can definitely double the ingredients though to make a larger pot. It’s incredibly satisfying! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  8. myfoodreligion

    January 16, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    I am stalking you for ways to cook beef being that I am still trying to figure out this red meat eating bizzo. Got any good recommendations that are not too “meaty”? 😉

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      January 16, 2013 at 5:41 pm

      I recommend going the slow cooker route, so you have nice tender beef that you can shred apart if you want. This is what I did when I first tried beef after more than 10 years of not eating it! I just used beef stew meat and slow cooked it with veggies, curry paste and coconut milk for a few hours. It came out juicy, flavorful and very tender. This stew is even a great option!

      Reply
  9. splott

    April 20, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I make this over and over, popular with the boyfriend too, I just follow instructions but when I get to the “simmer” part I toss it in the slow cooker on low for the afternoon. Works out great! 🙂

    Reply
    • paleoinpdx

      April 21, 2015 at 7:42 am

      Awesome and doing it in the slow cooker is a great idea too! So glad you’re a fan 🙂

      Reply

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  1. 29 Tasty and Hearty Beef Stews to Warm You Up | Paleo Grubs says:
    October 2, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    […] 22. Sweet and Smokey Beef Stew Sweet and smoky get equal representation in this beef stew. They’re pulling sweet from the tomatoes and they use bacon for the smokiness. The bacon they’re using is beef bacon, and it’s sugar free. That’s an important factor to consider when purchasing bacon, since most conventional bacon has added sugar to give it a sweet taste. The other ingredients they’re using make sure that you’re getting a pretty good split of meat and vegetables, with plenty of beef, and veggies like carrots, onions, and mushrooms to balance it up. […]

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Hi, my name is Alisa! I am a paleo recipe creator, personal trainer, and all around health and wellness enthusiast living in Portland, Oregon. I am passionate about living, moving and eating well, and love inspiring others to do so too. Read More…

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