Description
A hearty and comforting beef stew, perfect for chilly evenings, loaded with tender beef and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup peas (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, letting those savory flavors develop.
- Once the beef is beautifully browned, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, releasing its sweet fragrance.
- Next, stir in the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves, letting the colorful vegetables invite warmth into your kitchen.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing all those delicious flavors to come together.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for about 90 to 120 minutes, or until the beef is fall-apart tender, turning the meat into a silky texture.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add in the peas if desired for a pop of color and sweetness.
- Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve hot, bringing comfort to every bowl.
Notes
This stew is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg