Easy Homemade Beef Stew
Easy Homemade Beef Stew is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights or family gatherings. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered in a rich broth, accompanied by vibrant vegetables like carrots and potatoes. Each spoonful delivers warmth and flavor, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike. Enjoy this nourishing stew with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal that brings smiles to the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop beef into uniform pieces, slice carrots and dice potatoes.
- Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Return beef to the pot with carrots and potatoes. Stir in tomato paste; pour in enough broth to cover everything.
- Season: Add thyme and bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer: Cover loosely and let cook on low heat for at least one hour, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg