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Cheesy Potato Beef Stew

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Method
 

  1. Season beef with salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high; brown beef all over about 8 minutes. Remove; set aside.
  2. Cook onion in pot about 5 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Sprinkle onions with flour; stir to coat and cook 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth.
  4. Add beef and potatoes; boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 90 minutes until both are tender.
  5. Stir in cream and parsley; add cheddar by handfuls, stirring until melted and smooth.
  6. Adjust salt and pepper; serve in bowls topped with bacon.