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Rustic Ground Beef and Tomato Stew with Crispy Roasted Potato Wedges
1 hour 10 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerFrenchGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-free
Herb's take
Inspired by cozy European farmhouse cooking, this dish layers deep flavors with a simple technique: simmering ground beef, onions, and tomatoes into a hearty stew, then serving it with crisp oven-roasted potato wedges. You’ll learn why roasting potatoes separately is the secret to both creamy stew and shatteringly crisp spuds (Herb-approved science).
Equipment needed
- Baking sheet
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut half the potatoes (about 1 lb) into wedges, toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet, cut sides down.
- 02Roast potatoes for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway.
- 03Meanwhile, peel the remaining potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 04Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 05Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 06Increase heat to medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until well browned and no pink remains, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 07Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes, letting it darken and caramelize.
- 08Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrot, cubed potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 09Cover and simmer stew for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and broth is rich.
- 10Remove lid and simmer another 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly. Discard bay leaf.
- 11Stir in red wine vinegar and half the chopped parsley. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- 12Serve stew in shallow bowls, topped with remaining parsley, with roasted potato wedges piled alongside for dipping, scooping, or showing off your potato prowess.
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