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Hearty Homemade Beef Stew

A comforting dish made with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly weather.
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Prep Time 20 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

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds beef chuck Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning the beef and sautéing the vegetables
  • 1 large onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 4 cups beef broth The base of your stew
  • 2 cups carrots Sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes Diced
  • 1 cup celery Chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas Added at the end
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste For acidity and depth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme A classic herb
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Adds an earthy note
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Optional, for thickening

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and cutting beef into cubes.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove beef and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Return beef to the pot and stir in beef broth, carrots, potatoes, celery, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 90 to 120 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. If desired, mix flour with water to create a slurry and stir into the stew during the last 10 minutes. Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 800mg

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