Hearty Beef Stew
Hearty Beef Stew
This hearty beef stew is classic comfort food at its best. Tender chunks of beef simmer slowly in rich beef broth with potatoes, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves until the meat is fork-tender and the flavors meld into a savory, satisfying stew. Warm and filling, it’s the perfect dinner for chilly evenings, especially with a slice of crusty bread or a warm biscuit to soak up every last drop.
Equipment
- Large heavy pot with lid
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1–2 lb stew meat
- 1–2 tablespoons oil
- 8 cups beef broth
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion or onion powder
- 4–6 potatoes peeled and diced
- 6–8 carrots peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Brown the stew meat in the oil in a large heavy pot.
- Add beef broth, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and garlic. If using onion powder instead of onion, add it with these seasonings. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and onion if using. Return to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 2253mgPotassium: 1261mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10199IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 24gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 2253mgPotassium: 1261mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10199IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
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