Description
A warm and comforting Classic Beef Stew filled with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium potatoes, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (or additional broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop vegetables and cut beef into 1-inch cubes.
- Sear the Beef: In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (4–5 minutes). Remove beef.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Build the Stew: Stir tomato paste and deglaze with red wine, scraping up brown bits. Return beef to the pot, add vegetables, herbs, and broth.
- Simmer Gently: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmer for 2–2.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Check the Seasoning: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, enjoy with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a variety of vegetables or adding mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef, stew, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal