Description
Homestyle Beef and Vegetable Stew is a comforting and hearty dish filled with tender beef and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich and savory broth. It’s the perfect meal for warming up on cold days and bringing family together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prep the beef: Toss beef cubes with flour to evenly coat.
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Simmer: Pour in beef broth and water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until beef is tender.
- Finish with peas: Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- Enhancements: Consider adding mushrooms or bell peppers for additional flavor and texture.
- Alternative thickening: For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour to coat the beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutesq
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g