Description
Hearty and flavorful beef stew with vegetables and potatoes, simmered to perfection for a rich, comforting meal.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
3 large carrots, sliced
4 medium potatoes, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil and brown in batches.
2. Remove beef, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
3. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.
4. Deglaze with 1/2 cup broth or red wine, scraping up brown bits.
5. Add beef back in, plus all vegetables, broth, Worcestershire, and herbs.
6. Bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer 2 hours.
7. Check for seasoning and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
8. Remove bay leaves, mash a few potatoes to thicken if desired.
9. Serve hot with fresh parsley and crusty bread.
Notes
This stew is even better the next day!
Freeze leftovers in individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg