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A hearty bowl of beef stew with tender beef chunks, carrots, potatoes, and green beans in a rich, glossy broth, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic wooden table with warm lighting.

Simple and Tasty Homemade Beef Stew

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A rich, flavorful beef stew made with tender chunks of beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection.

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

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add beef back to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, beef broth, and red wine.
  4. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • You can add peas or green beans in the last 15 minutes for extra freshness.
  • For a thicker stew, mash some potatoes or add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Method: Sauté, simmer, slow cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
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