Tender Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Tender Old Fashioned Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to chilly days. This classic recipe features tender beef simmered with vibrant vegetables, resulting in a rich and savory stew that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With every spoonful, you’ll experience a burst of flavors that evoke cherished memories and warm your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop carrots, dice onions, and cube potatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper; brown on all sides (about 4 minutes per side). Remove beef from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Return the beef to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Discard bay leaves before serving. Enjoy with crusty bread or on its own!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg