Description
A comforting dish that combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich broth, perfect for chilly days and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the beef cubes and brown well on all sides.
- Sauté the vegetables: Remove the beef from the pot and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add seasonings and tomato paste: Stir in tomato paste, dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper with the onion and garlic.
- Combine everything: Return browned beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and add potatoes and carrots. Stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a boil: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to low to simmer.
- Simmer the stew: Allow to simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure it simmers gently.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the stew, adjust seasoning, and remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty dinner, easy recipe, family meal