Description
This Hearty Vegetable-Meat Stew is the epitome of comfort in a bowl, perfect for warming up on chilly days. Packed with tender beef, an array of vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this stew is a satisfying and flavorful meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 parsnip (chopped)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and halved)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pot, add onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsnip, and green beans. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer the Stew: Return the beef to the pot and stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This stew tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a heartier meal.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on season or availability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
