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Hearty Beef Stew in Bread Bowls

Hearty Beef Stew in Bread Bowls is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings, combining savory beef stew nestled inside fresh bread bowls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Stew
  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes A little extra beef never hurt anyone!
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bread Bowls
  • 4 large round sourdough bread loaves Or any crusty bread you fancy.
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Optional for a fancy touch.

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear them until they’re browned on all sides.
  2. Gently add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking for about 2-3 minutes or until they become fragrant.
  3. Toss in the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring everything to a cozy boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
  4. While the stew is cooking, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bread loaves and pull out some of the insides to create a bowl.
  5. Ladle the hearty beef stew into your prepared bread bowls, and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping out veggies. For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.