Better Canned Beef Stew Recipe

Instructions

1. Heat up a pot with 2 tbsp olive oil under moderate heat. Melt butter
2. Add flour to form a roux, & roast until it turns brown (roughly 5 minutes)
3. Add tomato paste & roast briefly
4. Deglaze with beer & reduce briefly
5. Add beef broth & worcestershire sauce. Continue simmering until reduced by half & flavors intensify, roughly 40 minutes
6. While waiting, preheat your oven to 360 degrees Farenheit & grease roasting trays
7. Combine potatoes & carrots in a bowl. Add 3 tbsp olive oil, ½ tbsp, & pinch of salt. Toss to combine. Do the same for the onions & remaining 1 tbsp oil
8. Transfer the vegetables on separate roasting trays, then into the oven. Roast until vegetables are tender, roughly 25 minutes. Note that the onions will roast faster than the other vegetables. Drain any excess oil & set aside
9. Add your canned beef stew, parmesan cheese, & frozen peas into the simmering pot of broth. Continue simmering until slightly thickened
10. Add your roasted vegetables into the pot. Mix until combined
11. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Adjust accordingly
12. Serve your hearty stew with either crusty bread or mashed potatoes