Description
A hearty meal featuring tender chunks of beef in a rich, flavorful broth with vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 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
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the beef cubes to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
- Cover and let it simmer for 90-120 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots; cover and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed; serve warm.
Notes
Serve with fresh herbs and crusty bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, hearty meal, comfort food, main course