Delicious Beef Stew
Warm your soul with this easy beef stew recipe, featuring tender chunks of beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, this hearty dish is both satisfying and simple to make. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), diced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Brown the beef in batches until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Return beef to the pot; add carrots and potatoes. Pour in beef broth to cover ingredients.
- Add thyme and bay leaves; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg