Description
A comforting beef stew that warms the soul, filled with tender beef, fresh veggies, and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, quartered
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lb potatoes, diced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in the hot oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove beef and add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add the beef back to the pot along with beef stock, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and potatoes.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 90-120 minutes.
- Once beef is tender, remove bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Beef stew tastes even better the next day, make a big batch for leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg