Description
A comforting and hearty beef stew that fills your home with rich aromas and brings the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides, creating rich flavor.
- Remove the beef and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Return the beef to the pot; add potatoes and pour in the beef broth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes, until the beef is tender.
- Adjust the seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
This stew gets even better the next day! Feel free to interchange vegetables based on availability. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg