Description
A hearty beef stew recipe perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add beef and brown on all sides.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, then return beef to the pot.
- Add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry.
- Let it sit overnight for better flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew recipe, hearty stew, comfort food