Description
This Classic Beef Stew Comfort Bowl is the ultimate comfort food, with tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine (or additional broth)
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with flour.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches. Set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, cook onion until softened, then add garlic and tomato paste.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze the pot with red wine, return beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, add vegetables, herbs, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer covered until beef is tender.
- Add Peas and Garnish: Stir in peas, remove bay leaves, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, make the stew a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
- Leftovers freeze well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
