Description
Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With tender beef simmered alongside vibrant seasonal vegetables like carrots and potatoes, this stew is not just a meal—it’s a nostalgic experience filled with rich flavors and comforting aromas. Ideal for chilly evenings, it evokes memories of family gatherings and cozy nights spent by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (approximately 3 minutes).
- Add carrots and potatoes; stir to combine and coat in onion-garlic mixture.
- Return the seared beef to the pot and pour in enough beef broth to cover all ingredients.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer; cover with a lid.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for at least two hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg