Description
Irresistible Harvest Beef Stew for Cozy Fall Nights. This stew features tender beef and seasonal vegetables, simmering in a rich broth. It’s the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, offering a hearty and flavorful meal that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck (substitute with brisket or round)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or vegetable/canola oil)
- 1 medium Onion (yellow or white)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Beef Broth (homemade or low-sodium)
- 3 medium Carrots (substitute with parsnips or sweet potatoes)
- 2 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or russets)
- 2 medium Parsnips (replace with more carrots)
- 2 stalks Celery (leeks can be a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (fresh thyme can substitute 3:1 ratio)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize.
- Pour in a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Add the browned beef back into the pot with the remaining broth.
- Add sliced carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and celery. Mix well.
- Stir in thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Discard the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.
- The stew’s flavors deepen when made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg