Description
A hearty and comforting beef stew filled with tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the beef stew meat to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and diced potatoes. Cook until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 90-120 minutes or until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, stir into the pot, and cook until thickened.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use beef chuck and allow the stew to simmer for a longer time. Customize vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 105
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg