Description
A hearty and comforting beef stew perfect for chilly evenings, packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup peas (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef and brown it on all sides.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until the vegetables become tender.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, adding the tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Add the cubed potatoes and cook for an additional 20 minutes until they are soft. Stir in peas before serving if desired.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and enjoy your beef stew!
Notes
This stew tastes even better the next day. Feel free to customize with different vegetables or meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg