Description
A cozy and hearty beef stew packed with herbs and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using). Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the green beans. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg