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A rustic bowl filled with hearty beef stew featuring tender beef chunks, carrots, potatoes, and peas in a thick savory gravy. The stew is garnished with fresh herbs, presented on a wooden table with a side of crusty bread, steaming and inviting, with vibrant colors and textured ingredients.

Easy Homemade Beef Stew Recipe

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A flavorful, hearty beef stew simmered to perfection with vegetables and herbs, packed with comforting, melt-in-your-mouth tender beef chunks.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the beef chunks until all sides are seared, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for 2 minutes.
  5. Return beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Add carrots, potatoes, and peas, cook for another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Notes

  • For added flavor, include a splash of red wine during simmering.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
  • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Method: Stovetop simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg