Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Mint

I had this Bon Appetit recipe on the fridge for YEARS before finally getting around to trying it. The result is that it was a keeper!

Spiced Beef Stew with Carrots and Mint

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided
  • 12 oz. Beef Tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup Shallots, sliced (about 3 large)
  • 8 oz. Baby Carrots, peeled
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1-1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 2-1/2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Add beef to skillet and sauté until cooked to desired doneness, about 2 minutes for medium-rare.
  2. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to skillet.
  3. Add shallots and carrots and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add all spices; stir 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over; stir 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until carrots are just tender, about 8 minutes.
  6. Return beef to skillet; cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped mint.
  7. Transfer stew to bowls. Sprinkle with chopped mint, if desired, and serve.

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