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WINTER WEATHER ALERT : Beef Stew on Your Smoker
Ingredients
| Quantity | |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 Tablespoons |
| Traeger Prime Rub Rub, or salt and pepper | 2 Teaspoons |
| Beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes | 2 1/2 Pounds |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Tablespoons |
| Red wine, optional | 1/2 Cup |
| Low sodium beef broth | 3 Cups |
| Yellow onion, sliced | 1 Medium |
| Garlic, minced | 2 Cloves |
| Tomato paste | 1 Tablespoon |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 Teaspoons |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Dried thyme | 1 1/2 Teaspoons |
| Carrots, diced 1-inch pieces | 4 |
| Russet potatoes, peeled, diced 1-inch pieces | 3 Medium |
| Instant mashed potato flakes, optional | 3 Tablespoons |
| Biscuits, or buttered noodles, for serving | As desired |
| Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish | As desired |
Steps
Winter weather alert, folks! When the snow’s piling high and the wind’s howlin’ through the pines, there’s nothin’ better than a rich, hearty beef stew to keep you warm. We’re firing up the Traeger Woodridge Elite and slow-cooking this bad boy over real wood fire, giving it that deep, smoky flavor that sticks to your ribs. Packed with tender beef, hearty veggies, and a rich broth, this stew is pure comfort for those cold Canadian nights.
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, add the flour and Traeger Prime Rib Rub. Add the beef cubes and toss to coat.
2. In a large Dutch oven, over medium heat, warm the oil until shimmering. Add the beef in batches and brown all sides.
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.
4. When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 300°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
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.
6. Cover the stew close the lid, and continue to cook until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 2 hours.
7. If the gravy needs thickening, stir in 2-3 tablespoons of mashed potato flakes.
8. Remove the stew from the grill, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with biscuits or buttered noodles, if desired.
Enjoy and remember, you got this!
Written by: Phylicia Burd
Recipe by: Traeger