15 Minute Beef Stew
Discover the ultimate comfort food made quick and easy with this **15 Minute Beef Stew**! Bursting with hearty goodness, this recipe combines tender, browned beef, vibrant, nutrient-packed vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, all simmered in a rich, savory broth flavored with tomato paste, soy sauce, and a hint of thyme. Ideal for busy weeknights, the entire stew comes together in just 15 minutes, thanks to a speedy cooking process and a cornstarch slurry that thickens the broth to perfection. Perfect for feeding a family of four, this one-pot marvel pairs effortlessly with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete, satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a quick dinner solution or crave a cozy bowl of stew, this recipe balances hearty flavors and convenience like no other!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the cubed beef stew meat to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 2 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 5 minutes, partially covered, to allow the flavors to meld and the potatoes to cook through.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the stew to thicken it. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly.
Remove the stew from the heat and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.9 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 5802 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 113.7 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4692 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
