Hearty Beef Stew
A comforting and classic beef stew recipe, perfect for warming hearts and bellies during chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), chopped
- 2 ribs of celery, chopped
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting the beef chuck and chopping the vegetables.
- Sear the beef in a hot pot until browned on all sides.
- Sauté the garlic, celery, and carrots in the same pot.
- Add in the tomato paste and cook until caramelized.
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot with potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Slow cook the stew on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Season with salt and pepper just before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for the perfect meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, slow cooking, hearty meals, family recipes
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