Homemade Beef Stew
A classic beef stew filled with tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and aromatic herbs that warms the heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck (2-3 pounds)
- Carrots (3-4, sliced)
- Potatoes (3-4, diced)
- Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
- Broth (4 cups)
- Onions (1, chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Red Wine (1 cup, optional)
- Salt & Pepper
- Thyme and Bay Leaves
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting beef into uniform cubes.
- Brown the beef in a large Dutch oven with oil over medium-high heat until seared on all sides.
- Add aromatics like chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot after removing the beef.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits and letting it simmer.
- Combine the beef and vegetables in the pot, then pour in the broth and add seasonings.
- Simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Final touches: Adjust seasoning and thicken if desired before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or fluffy, buttery biscuits. Enjoy with a light salad for contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, family recipe, slow-cooked
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