Description
A comforting and hearty beef stew with tender meat and rich flavors, perfect for chilly afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup red wine or 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Combine ingredients: Return the beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, broth, and red wine or vinegar. Stir everything together.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the meat is tender.
- Thicken the stew: Mix flour or cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir it into the stew and simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
- Final taste adjustment: Adjust seasoning before serving.
- Serve warm: Enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
Use seasonal vegetables and feel free to adapt ingredients based on availability. This stew can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, family recipe, easy cooking