Beef and Vegetable Stew

[MidnightWanderer88]

Are you looking for a cozy and comforting dish to warm up those chilly evenings? Look no further than this hearty and flavorful Beef and Vegetable Stew! Packed with tender chunks of beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this stew is like a hug in a bowl. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So grab your apron and get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of simmering stew!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs (680g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Add the flour and toss until the meat is evenly coated.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
5. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
7. Remove the bay leaf from the stew. Ladle the hot stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
8. Dive into this comforting Beef and Vegetable Stew and savor the rich flavors and tender beef in every spoonful. Serve it alongside crusty bread or fluffy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that's sure to warm your soul.

This Beef and Vegetable Stew is the perfect dish to cozy up with on a cold day. With its simple ingredients and hearty flavors, it's bound to become a family favorite. So gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of this comforting stew together – it's the ultimate comfort food!

 

[fluffyiyoyo]

Ooooh, sounds so cozy and inviting! Thanks for sharing this recipe, I'm definitely going to bookmark it for next time the weather gets cold

One suggestion maybe you could add a tip about using leftover stew for lunch the next day?

 

[Horton]

Are you looking for a cozy and comforting dish to warm up those chilly evenings? Look no further than this hearty and flavorful Beef and Vegetable Stew! Packed with tender chunks of beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this stew is like a hug in a bowl. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So grab your apron and get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of simmering stew!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs (680g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Add the flour and toss until the meat is evenly coated.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
5. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
7. Remove the bay leaf from the stew. Ladle the hot stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
8. Dive into this comforting Beef and Vegetable Stew and savor the rich flavors and tender beef in every spoonful. Serve it alongside crusty bread or fluffy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that's sure to warm your soul.

This Beef and Vegetable Stew is the perfect dish to cozy up with on a cold day. With its simple ingredients and hearty flavors, it's bound to become a family favorite. So gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of this comforting stew together – it's the ultimate comfort food!

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Hmm, I wanna try this tasty Beef and Vegetable Stew. This is perfect for dinner with family. Thanks for sharing

 

[Keith_]

This Beef and Vegetable Stew is like a warm hug on a chilly day! Can't wait to whip up a batch and cozy up with a bowl.