A comforting and warming dish, Hearty Beef Stew is perfect for cooler weather. It's filled with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef chuck cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil for browning
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth low sodium
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 medium carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, and tomato paste. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and beef are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg