Description
A heartwarming beef stew perfect for cozy winter dinners, combining tender beef, vegetables, and savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add beef chunks and brown on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until softened.
- Stir in sliced carrots and diced potatoes.
- Add tomato paste, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Once the beef is tender and vegetables are softened, ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For creative twists, consider adding seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, or alternative proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg