Description
Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. This rich and hearty dish combines tender beef chuck, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that warms the soul. Each spoonful evokes nostalgia, making it an ideal addition to your culinary repertoire. Follow this easy recipe to savor a homemade stew that promises satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping vegetables and seasoning beef with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Brown beef in batches for about 5 minutes per side; set aside.
- Sauté onions in the same pot for about 5 minutes until translucent; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes before adding beef broth and scraping any brown bits.
- Return beef to the pot; add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and remaining seasonings. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 2 hours until meat is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg