Description
Warm your soul with this comforting beef stew, featuring tender meat and hearty vegetables simmered to perfection. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to bring joy and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 2 large yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
For the Seasoning:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cube the beef chuck roast.
- 2. Sear the Meat
- Heat a splash of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches, browning on all sides for maximum flavor.
- 3. Add Aromatics
- Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic with the browned beef, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- 4. Pour in Liquid
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth (about 4 cups), scraping up any brown bits from the bottom for added depth of flavor.
- 5. Add Vegetables & Seasoning
- Combine carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well before bringing to a gentle boil.
- 6. Simmer Away
- Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Let it simmer for at least two hours; longer if possible for optimal tenderness.
- 7. Serve
- Spoon the stew into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg