Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
By Traeger Kitchen
Beef stew cooked low and slow with wood smoke...now that's a cool weather dinner to look forward to after a day of raking leaves. Traeger is truly a grill for all seasons.
Prep Time
30 Min
Cook Time
4 Hr
Pellets
Pecan
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 3 Tablespoonall-purpose flour
- 2 TeaspoonPrime Rib Rub
- 2 1/2 Poundbeef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 Tablespoonvegetable oil
- 1/2 Cupred wine, optional
- 3 Cuplow sodium beef broth
- 1 Mediumyellow onion, sliced
- 2 Clovegarlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoontomato paste
- 2 TeaspoonWorcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 Teaspoondried thyme
- 4 carrots, diced 1-inch pieces
- 3 Mediumrusset potatoes, peeled, diced 1-inch pieces
- 3 Tablespooninstant mashed potato flakes, optional
- Biscuits, or buttered noodles, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
In a large resealable plastic bag, add the flour and Traeger Prime Rib Rub. Add the beef cubes, and toss to coat.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 Teaspoon Traeger Prime Rub Rub, or salt and pepper
2 1/2 Pound beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Step 2
In a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, warm the oil until shimmering. Add the beef in batches and brown on all sides.
Ingredients
2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Step 3
Pour the wine, if using, and the beef broth into the pan and scrape up any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in the onion, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire, bay leaf, and thyme. Put the lid on the Dutch oven.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup red wine, optional
3 Cup low sodium beef broth
1 Medium yellow onion, sliced
2 Clove garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
2 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme
Step 4
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 300°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
Step 5
Place the Dutch oven directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook the stew for 2 hours, then add the carrots and potatoes.
02:00
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
Ingredients
4 carrots, diced 1-inch pieces
3 Medium russet potatoes, peeled, diced 1-inch pieces
Step 6
Cover the stew close the lid, and continue to cook until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 2 hours.
02:00
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
Step 7
If the gravy needs thickening, stir in 2-3 tablespoons of mashed potato flakes.
Ingredients
3 Tablespoon instant mashed potato flakes, optional
Step 8
Remove the stew from the grill, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with biscuits or buttered noodles, if desired. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Biscuits, or buttered noodles, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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