Description
A hearty and comforting beef stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add beef back to the pot along with broth, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal