Simmered Dinner
Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, this Simmered Dinner recipe is the ultimate comfort food for cozy evenings. Tender chunks of stew beef are perfectly browned and slow-simmered with a medley of vegetables—including potatoes, carrots, celery, and fresh green beans—in a rich, aromatic broth infused with dried herbs like thyme and rosemary. A splash of canned diced tomatoes adds a touch of tangy sweetness, while a bay leaf deepens the savory notes of this one-pot masterpiece. With just 20 minutes of prep and a leisurely cooking time, this dish is ideal for satisfying the whole family with minimal effort. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and enjoy a meal that's both nourishing and soul-soothing. Perfect for keyword searches like "one-pot beef stew," "hearty simmered recipes," and "easy comfort food dinner"!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 medium, chopped carrots
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- 3 medium, diced potatoes
- 1.5 pounds stew beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed and halved green beans
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped carrots and celery and sauté for 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
Push the vegetables to the side of the pot and add the stew beef. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add the dried thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
After 1 hour, add the green beans to the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
Remove the bay leaf and discard it. Taste the broth and adjust seasonings as needed.
Ladle the simmered dinner into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.5 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.6 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 552 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 7622 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.5 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.9 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.8 g | ||
| Protein | 163.3 g | 327% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 727 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 33.2 mg | 184% | |
| Potassium | 8944 mg | 190% | |
*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.
