Description
A hearty and comforting beef stew recipe that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection in a rich and flavorful broth with carrots, potatoes, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Beef Stew:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Start by cubing the beef stew meat, chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, slicing the carrots, and dicing the potatoes.
- Sear the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Add Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Simmer: Pour in the beef broth and water. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and ladle the hot stew into bowls. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like peas or celery for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
