Description
Easy Beef Stew is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your dining table. This hearty dish features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich broth that melds flavors beautifully. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this stew promises to be a crowd-pleaser with every bite. Enjoy it paired with crusty bread or over rice for a filling meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season beef chunks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened. Add carrots and potatoes.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
- Return the beef to the pot along with thyme and pour in beef broth until covered. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until meat and vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg