The Ultimate Beef Stew
A cozy and hearty beef stew that warms the heart, filled with tender beef and earthy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Beef Chuck, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- 3 Carrots, chopped
- 4 Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets), chopped
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop beef chuck into 1-2 inch cubes and season generously with salt and pepper. Also chop carrots, potatoes, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Brown the beef: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown beef in batches.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same pot, add chopped celery and carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot: Pour in broth to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom.
- Combine everything: Return beef to the pot, add remaining broth and potatoes, and ensure everything is submerged.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover, letting it simmer for 120-180 minutes.
- Final touches: Taste and season before removing herb stems; thicken as desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, slow cooked, winter recipe
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