Description
A hearty and comforting classic beef stew recipe perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the browned beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the beef broth, carrots, potatoes, celery, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- If using, add the frozen peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Experiment with adding different vegetables like mushrooms or green beans for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg