Description
Beef stew is the quintessential comfort food, featuring tender chunks of beef and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory broth. This hearty dish warms the soul, making it perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With rich flavors and an inviting aroma that fills your home, this beef stew is bound to create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the beef and vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until soft.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any brown bits.
- Return beef to the pot along with broth, carrots, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat and cover; simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg