Description
Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, brimming with tender chuck roast, hearty potatoes, and vibrant carrots simmered to perfection. This flavorful dish warms both the body and soul, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. The rich aroma invites everyone to the table, while every spoonful delivers a taste of home. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, this beef stew is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper; brown in batches until all sides are golden.
- Remove meat and sauté onions and garlic until onions are translucent.
- Return beef to pot; add carrots and potatoes. Pour in beef broth and optional red wine while scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in thyme and bay leaves; season as desired. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; thicken with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg