Tender Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Tender Old Fashioned Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty dish features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory broth that warms the soul. With its nostalgic aroma and robust flavors, this stew will transport you back to cherished family kitchens. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold), diced
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the beef and vegetables.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown half of the beef until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot; add broth, carrots, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least one hour until meat is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, season each layer as you cook. Substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes or include green beans for added crunch. Allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container; they can last up to three days in the fridge or three months in the freezer.