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Beef, Quinoa, and Root Vegetable Stew

Christina Austin
A hearty beef stew with root vegetables and quinoa.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Stew
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb stewing beef about 1" cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium parsnip peeled and cubed
  • 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 small celeriac peeled and cubed
  • 1/3 cup quinoa less if you want the stew looser
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Herbe de Provence

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over a medium heat in a 3 quart Dutch Oven.
  • Sprinkle the stewing beef with some salt and pepper and brown the beef in batches in the Dutch Oven and set the browned beef aside on a plate.
  • When the beef is browned, add the onion and garlic and cook until it is softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the red wine and cook it down for 1-2 minutes.
  • Return the beef back to the pot, add the Herbes de Provence and some more salt and pepper.
  • Add the beef stock, tomato puree, cubed parsnip, cubed sweet potato and cubed celeriac.
  • Reduce the heat to low and put the lid on the pot and let it simmer for 2 hours or until beef is fork tender. Stir several times during the cooking and check the seasoning for salt and pepper. Add some if you feel it is necessary.
  • When the beef is fork tender, add the quinoa and put the lid back on for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley