Description
This one-pot autumn beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly weather. It features tender beef, nutritious vegetables, and fragrant herbs, all cooked together in a single pot for easy cleanup and maximum flavor. Celebrate the season with this simple yet delicious fall classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add Carrots and Celery: Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in a splash of beef broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and release any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot, along with the diced potatoes. Add the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and remaining beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.
- Adjust Seasoning: After simmering, taste the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish: Before serving, remove the bay leaf and garnish the stew with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the beef stew into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using fresh thyme and rosemary instead of dried.
- Properly searing the beef is crucial for depth of flavor.
- Allow the stew to rest for 10 minutes after cooking for flavors to meld.
- A splash of red wine can be added after sautéing onions for extra richness.
- Feel free to add other spices like smoked paprika or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
- For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free if gluten-free beef broth is used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: N/A