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A close-up of a hearty beef stew in a bowl, featuring tender beef pieces, root vegetables, and rich gravy.

Hearty Beef Stew

A comforting and flavorful beef stew perfect for chilly days. Made with tender beef and hearty vegetables, it's a satisfying meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
Vegetables
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 medium potatoes
Broth and Seasonings
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste N/A Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Then add onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
  3. Add carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, and thyme.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine or a bay leaf during simmering.