Description
Beef stew is the quintessential comfort food that warms both heart and home. This hearty dish features succulent chunks of chuck roast simmered to perfection with fresh carrots, Yukon gold potatoes, and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this beef stew is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for meal prep, as the flavors deepen deliciously with time. Pair it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: season the beef with salt and pepper and chop all vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the beef in batches; set aside.
- Sauté onions until translucent; then add carrots and garlic until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Return beef to the pot along with remaining broth and diced potatoes; stir in thyme.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours until meat is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg