Description
Hearty beef stew is the perfect recipe for a comforting meal. Quick, easy, and delicious, this dish will become your go-to family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the beef: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Build the stew: Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful brown bits. Add the sliced carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 90-120 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- Finish it off: About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the peas and cook until heated through. Remove the bay leaf and season to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the stew into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve it with crusty bread or over rice for an unforgettable meal.
Notes
For best flavor and tenderness, use beef chuck; it breaks down beautifully. Don’t rush the stew; it tastes better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal, family dinner, easy recipe