Description
A warm and comforting beef stew filled with tender beef cubes and nutritious vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 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 heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides until they’re beautifully seared and golden.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until they’re soft and fragrant—your kitchen will start to smell like heaven!
- Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf, stirring gently to combine all those delicious ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes, enriching the stew with color and nutrition.
- Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for 90 to 120 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and enjoy a steaming bowl of comfort!
Notes
For a zesty kick, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or a splash of balsamic vinegar. Customize with different vegetables or herbs to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg