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Best Beef Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef stew made with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 2 pounds chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning beef
Vegetables
  • 3 carrots sliced peeled and cut into rounds
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
Herbs and Seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon bay leaf whole
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup potatoes peeled and cubed

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. Remove the browned beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and potatoes. Stir to combine.
Simmer the Stew
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Serve
  1. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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