The Best Beef Stew

Name: The Best Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups dry red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 3 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 2 large); 2 cups sliced carrots; 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar; 1 cup fresh or frozen peas

"Our recipe for the best beef stew has tons of flavor, thanks to its blend of herbs and the addition of red wine and balsamic vinegar. It’s a comfort classic stepped up a notch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor..."

INGREDIENTS

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1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

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1 tablespoon canola oil

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3 tablespoons tomato paste

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2 teaspoons herbes de Provence

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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2 cups dry red wine

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2 cups beef broth

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1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided

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2 bay leaves

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3 cups cubed peeled potatoes

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3 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 2 large)

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2 cups sliced carrots

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2 tablespoons cold water

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2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar

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1 cup fresh or frozen peas

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