Description
A hearty and comforting stew filled with tender beef, colorful vegetables, and rich broth, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic, cooking until they are soft.
- Stir in the carrots and celery and let cook for a few more minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the potatoes.
- Sprinkle in the herbs and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 60 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
For a thicker stew, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, fall recipes, slow cooker