Description
A hearty stew made with tender beef chuck, vegetables, and rich beef broth, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the beef pieces to the pot and cook without stirring for a few minutes until browned.
- Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook for approximately 1.5 hours.
- Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots, cover, and simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve hot.
Notes
Browning the beef and allowing the stew to simmer longer enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, comforting meals, family recipe, winter recipes