Description
A rich and hearty stovetop beef stew that warms the soul and brings family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef in batches and brown it on all sides, removing it once browned to a separate plate.
- In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, and potatoes. Sauté until the onions become translucent.
- Return the browned beef to the pot and stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then add it to the stew to achieve a thicker consistency.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving hot.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality beef broth. Leftover stew can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg