Brazos River Stew
Dive into the heartwarming flavors of Brazos River Stew, a rustic and hearty dish that brings comfort to your table. This slow-simmered stew highlights tender beef chuck, perfectly seasoned and browned for rich, caramelized depth, paired with a medley of hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Infused with aromatic spices such as paprika, cumin, and chili powder, and enriched with zesty tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and savory beef broth, every spoonful bursts with robust flavor. This one-pot wonder is simmered to perfection over two hours, allowing each ingredient to meld beautifully. Ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week, Brazos River Stew is a nourishing and flavorful crowd-pleaser that's as easy to make as it is to love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 3 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen green beans (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
Season the cubed beef chuck generously with salt and black pepper. In batches, brown the beef in the pot, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set the browned beef aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic.
Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
Return the browned beef and its juices to the pot. Add the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 90 minutes, taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt or pepper as needed. If using frozen green beans, stir them in and let the stew simmer for another 10-15 minutes uncovered.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1396 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*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.
