Description
Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. With tender chunks of beef simmered alongside vibrant vegetables in a savory broth, this dish warms both the belly and soul. This recipe is easy to follow, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. Experience the rich aromas and deep flavors as you create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium red or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting beef into cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until crusty, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up flavorful bits for about 5 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot; add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg