Description
A hearty and flavorful beef stew that is perfect for cold weather, featuring tender beef, vegetables, and a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches in the pot.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onions and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf, stirring to combine.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth.
- Add carrots and potatoes, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
- This stew can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef Stew, Comfort Food, Hearty Meal, Slow Cooked