Hearty Beef Stew
A cozy beef stew simmered with tender meat and flavorful vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck (2 lbs)
- Carrots (3 medium)
- Potatoes (4 medium)
- Celery (2 stalks)
- Broth (6 cups)
- Bay Leaves
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients by chopping your vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cutting your beef into 1-inch cubes.
- Sear the Beef by heating oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and browning the beef cubes for 4-5 minutes.
- Sauté the Veggies in the same pot starting with onions and celery for about 3 minutes, then adding carrots for an additional 3 minutes.
- Bring it All Together by returning beef to the pot and stirring in flour, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Low and Slow for about 2 hours while stirring occasionally.
- Add the Potatoes after 1.5 hours and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Final Taste Test about 10 minutes before serving to adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy by ladling into bowls and pairing with crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, cozy cooking, winter recipes
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