Description
Warm up with this easy beef stew meat recipe, featuring tender chunks of beef and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat (chuck)
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat in batches for about 5 minutes per batch, locking in juices.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until soft and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add carrots and potatoes to the pot; cover and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and flavors meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
Notes
- Substitute any vegetables you have on hand for a personalized touch.
- For thicker stew, allow it to simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg