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Hearty Beef Stew

A comforting dish made with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Beef

  • 2 pounds beef chuck Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Used for browning the beef.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 4 cups beef broth Base of the stew.
  • 2 cups carrots Sliced.
  • 2 cups potatoes Diced.
  • 1 cup celery Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste Deepens flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Classic herb.
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Adds fragrance.
  • 2 leaves bay leaves Infuses flavor.
  • salt and pepper To taste.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Optional for thickening.
  • fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting beef into cubes, and mincing garlic.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes for 5-7 minutes.
  • Sauté chopped onion in the same pot for 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Return browned beef to the pot, add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, celery, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 90-120 minutes.
  • If desired, mix flour with cold water to create a slurry and stir into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, removing bay leaves and garnishing with fresh parsley.
Keyword beef stew, comfort food