Description
A hearty and flavorful beef stew perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Stir in onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and bay leaf.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread.
- This stew can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Freeze leftovers for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, hearty stew, beef recipe