Description
A hearty and comforting Classic Beef Stew, simmered low and slow with tender beef, carrots, and potatoes infused with savory herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef (chuck or round), cut into 1-2 inch chunks
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef chunks generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot, sautéing until softened. Scrape up brown bits from the bottom.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute. Return beef to the pot with carrots and potatoes.
- Pour in beef broth, adding enough to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add herbs, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For a thicker stew, whisk in a mixture of flour and water or cornstarch and water if the stew looks too thin after cooking. Allow flavors to develop by simmering slowly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, family recipe, hearty dish