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Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew That’ll Cast a Spell on Your Taste Buds

Witch's Cauldron Beef Stew served in bread bowl with Halloween decorations

A hearty and flavorful beef stew simmered with red wine, broth, and vegetables, served in bread bowls for a spooky witch’s cauldron effect.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Hollowed-out bread bowls for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the beef broth, carrots, and potatoes.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meat is tender.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve in hollowed-out bread bowls for a spooky cauldron effect.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, marinate the beef in red wine overnight before cooking.
  • Use crusty sourdough or rye bread bowls for extra texture and taste.
  • You can substitute beef with lamb or chicken for variation.
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Find it online: https://fiteatshub.com/ultimate-witchs-cauldron-beef-stew-recipe/