Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Hearty Beef Stew, a classic comfort food that brings family and friends together. This stew is packed with tender beef, hearty root vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for chilly nights, this dish is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a flavorful meal that simmers to perfection. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping, and enjoy a cozy dinner that will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 large potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat beef stew meat dry and coat with flour in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; brown beef in batches (3-4 minutes per side), then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Return beef to pot; stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Add cubed potatoes; continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg