Description
Savor this hearty beef stew, packed with tender meat and colorful vegetables, making it the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium sweet onions, diced
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add carrots and potatoes; stir for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the beef to the pot, pour in the broth, and add thyme and bay leaves.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating parsnips or sweet potatoes as variations.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary can elevate the aroma of your stew.
- Allowing the stew to rest overnight enhances its flavors even further.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg