Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Old Fashioned Beef Stew is a timeless comfort dish that envelops your senses with rich flavors and heartwarming aromas. Tender beef chuck simmers with vibrant carrots and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes in a savory broth, creating a satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a deliciously hearty stew that will bring everyone together around the dinner table.
- 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 bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season beef chunks with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the browned beef back into the pot along with beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Add sliced carrots and diced potatoes, cover partially with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve warm in bowls with crusty bread or biscuits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg