Really Easy Beef Stew
Warm up with this hearty and comforting Really Easy Beef Stew, the perfect one-pot meal for cozy evenings. This recipe combines tender, slow-simmered beef stew meat with a medley of carrots, potatoes, and aromatic garlic and onions, all bathed in a rich beef broth seasoned with thyme and tomato paste. Ready with just 15 minutes of prep, this simple yet satisfying dish requires minimal effort, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Let it simmer to perfection as the flavors meld into a savory masterpiece. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a complete, soul-warming meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this tried-and-true recipe is destined to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 medium potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper. Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot and stir well.
Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaf until everything is well combined.
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Check the beef for tenderness. Once it’s tender and the vegetables are soft, remove the bay leaf.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.2 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 6420 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 134.4 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3207 mg | 68% | |
*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.
