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Beef stew in a pot with vegetables

How to Make a Hearty Beef Stew

Warm up on a chilly night with a hearty beef stew. This classic recipe features tender beef, a flavorful broth, and a variety of vegetables for a comforting and satisfying meal.
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Servings: 0
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a pot or Dutch oven. Add the beef stew meat and lightly brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside.
  2. Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the hot pot and cook until the onions are translucent, should be about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Add the beef broth, canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.
  5. Return the beef to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaves and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the beef stew hot with crusty bread or over rice.
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