Although it isn’t as cold as everywhere else in some parts of the world – I am craving a more heartier meal every day and since I am in charge of dinner at my house – I decided to make this beef stew variation. You know me, I can’t conform to the norm:
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed and cubed
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 1/2 pound mixed baby potatoes, halved
- 3-4 jarred hot chili peppers in oil roughly, chopped (I buy Delallo Brand)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or arrowroot powder (gf option)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 cups red wine
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 can (14 ounce) white beans, drained
- 2 cups winter greens, such as char kale or spinach {more{


Lovely photo!