🥩🥕🥔 Hearty S🥩🥕🥔 Hearty Slow-Simmered Beef Stew with Garden Vegetableslow-Simmered Beef Stew with Garden Vegetables
Nothing beats the comforting aroma of a homemade beef stew slowly cooking to perfection. Tender pieces of beef, soft potatoes, sweet carrots, and a flavorful broth make this dish the ultimate comfort food for cold evenings and family gatherings.
✦ Ingredients ✦ 🛒
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
✦ Directions ✦ 👩🍳
1. Prepare the Beef
Place the beef cubes in a bowl and season with flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss until each piece is lightly coated.
2. Brown the Meat
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, creating a rich layer of flavor.
3. Build the Flavor Base
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Add the Broth and Vegetables
Pour in the beef broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to release the browned bits.
Stir in the carrots, potatoes, and thyme, mixing everything together.
5. Slow Simmer
Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and the vegetables are perfectly soft.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
6. Serve
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve with crusty bread or warm dinner rolls for the perfect comforting meal.
✦ Slow Cooker Method ✦ 🍲
After browning the beef and cooking the onion and garlic, transfer everything to your slow cooker.
Add the remaining ingredients and cook:
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
The result is an incredibly tender and flavorful stew that’s perfect for busy days.
✦ Recipe Information ✦ ⏰
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
🔥 Calories: Approximately 460 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 6
This rich and hearty beef stew is packed with comforting flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it a timeless dish the whole family will love. Save this recipe for your next cozy dinner night! 🥩🥕🥔✨