Description
A hearty and flavorful beef stew perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add beef back to the pot with broth, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Discard bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- This stew tastes even better the next day.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Best Ever Beef Stew