Diner Style Beef Stew

Instructions

1. 1

   Sear hard

   Toss the cubed beef in flour and sear aggressively in a Dutch oven.

2. 2

   Sauté aromatics

   Sauté the root vegetables with a heavy dollop of tomato paste to caramelize the sugars.

3. 3

   Simmer down

   Add the beef broth, return the meat to the pot, and simmer slowly over low heat for 2 hours until the liquid reduces to a thick, glossy, highly concentrated stew and the meat is fork-tender.