Description
A comforting and hearty Herb and Beef Stew, enriched with fresh herbs, tender beef, and classic vegetables. Perfect for warming up on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef pieces until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, sauté diced onions, carrots, and garlic until softened.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the beef to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a gentle boil. Cover and simmer on low for 2-3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Adjust seasonings as needed in the last half hour of cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread or over rice or noodles.
Notes
For added depth, incorporate mushrooms or seasonal vegetables. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, vibrant herbs, family recipe