Savory Beef and Onion Stew

This hearty beef and onion stew is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef are simmered with aromatic onions and a blend of savory spices, creating a rich and flavorful broth. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal!
This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 120 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 120 min · Total: 135 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include bay leaves, olive oil, beef broth, beef chuck.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 900 g beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 4 medium potatoes (diced)
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme (dried)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 large onions (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pot and add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer the stew for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy your savory beef and onion stew!
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 35 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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