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Hearty Beef Stew

A comforting and flavorful stew made with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds beef chuck Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For browning the beef
  • 1 large onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 4 medium carrots Sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes Diced
  • 2 cups beef broth Base of the stew
  • 1 cup red wine Optional, enhances richness
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Classic herb for beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Adds earthy note
  • 2 leaves bay leaves For aroma
  • salt and pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Optional, for thickening
  • fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop vegetables. Peel and slice carrots, dice potatoes, chop onion, and mince garlic.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add carrots and potatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Return browned beef to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 90-120 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 800mg

Notes

Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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