Description
A hearty and comforting beef stew perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, or substitute with extra broth or grape juice)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add beef chunks and brown them on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Return the beef to the pot and add beef broth, optional red wine, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 120-180 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
Serve in warm bowls with crusty bread, salad, or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, family recipe, Mother's Day