Old Fashioned Beef Stew: Hearty Comfort Food for Everyone
A classic and hearty beef stew that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes, carrots, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine.
- Let the stew sit overnight for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg