Description
This Classic Beef Stew Comfort Bowl is a hearty and satisfying meal featuring tender beef cubes simmered with carrots, celery, potatoes, and aromatic herbs in a rich beef broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, this stew offers a traditional flavor with a comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Vegetables
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat in batches to ensure a good sear, then set the browned meat aside to keep warm.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the chopped onions, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add Tomato Paste and Beef: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop flavor. Then return the browned beef to the pot.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, then add the diced potatoes and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Simmer the Stew: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 1 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- For thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot or add a slurry of cornstarch and water at the end of cooking.
- Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for variation.
- Use fresh herbs such as rosemary or parsley for garnishing before serving to add brightness.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
