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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting beef stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich gravy, perfect for cold days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning beef
Vegetables
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup frozen peas added at the end

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same Dutch oven, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  2. Pour in the beef broth, ensuring the beef is covered. Bring to a boil.
Simmer the Stew
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender.
  2. Add the frozen peas in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Serve
  1. Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

This stew can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day.

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