Description
This Hearty Beef and Potato Stew is a warm embrace on a chilly day, featuring tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection in a rich, savory broth. The potatoes add a creamy texture, while the aromatic herbs and spices create a comforting flavor experience that lingers on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef: 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- Broth: 4 cups beef broth
- Herbs & Spices:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Thickener: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour (if using) and cook for 1 minute to coat the beef.
- Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- This stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors deepen overnight.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour with cornstarch or omit it entirely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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