Classic Beef Stew
A hearty classic beef stew filled with tender beef and flavorful vegetables, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 135 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Once browned, remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the same pot. Sauté until the onion is softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot, adding in the sliced carrots and diced potatoes. Stir everything together.
- Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle the thyme, adding the bay leaf along with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- If desired, dissolve the flour in water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and enjoy your hearty stew warm.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or on mashed potatoes. Can add red wine for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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