Description
A warm, comforting beef stew perfect for cold days, featuring tender beef and hearty vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Return the beef to the pot and add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes or until the beef is tender.
- If desired, mix flour with a little water to create a slurry and stir it into the stew, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot in deep bowls and enjoy your comforting bowl of beef stew.
Notes
For a thicker stew, use the flour slurry method. This stew can be made in a slow cooker as well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg