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Stove Top Beef Stew

Delicious Stove Top Beef Stew for Heartfelt Family Moments

Savor the rich, hearty flavors of this Stove Top Beef Stew, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the meat
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or substitute with chuck roast or lamb
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced, or substitute with parsnips
  • 2 potatoes diced, Yukon Gold preferred
  • 4 cups beef broth or vegetable broth for lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Carefully add the beef stew meat to the pot, searing for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. In the same pot, add onion and garlic, stirring for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1.5 hours.
  7. For thickness, mix flour with cold water and stir into the pot in the last 10 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaf and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew is perfect served with crusty bread or buttery rolls for a complete meal.

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