Description
This hearty Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is packed with tender beef chunks and a variety of seasonal vegetables, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. It’s the perfect cozy meal for chilly fall evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
Vegetables:
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup parsnips, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut beef, chop vegetables, and mince garlic.
- Sear the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown the beef cubes.
- Add Aromatics: Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
- Simmer the Stew: Pour in beef broth, add vegetables, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer until beef is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This stew can be cooked in a slow cooker for a hands-off approach.
- Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on personal preference or seasonal availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg