Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy and Simple Homemade Beef Stew. This recipe showcases tender chunks of beef simmered with hearty potatoes and sweet carrots, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this dish is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your hunger. With straightforward instructions and readily available ingredients, anyone can create a delicious homemade stew that brings loved ones around the dinner table.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds red or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 large carrots
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides, then set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion for about 5-7 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, cooking for two minutes while stirring.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and tomato paste until smooth. Add thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Return the beef to the pot; add potatoes and carrots, ensuring they are submerged in liquid.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least two hours until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasonings as desired before serving, garnished with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg