Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew
Tender beef chunks, potatoes, and hearty vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth — the ultimate cozy comfort meal for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup kidney beans rinsed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté veggies: In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots for 4–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add flavor base: Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and paprika.
- Combine: Add beef back to the pot with potatoes, beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Simmer: Add bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
- Finish & serve: Discard bay leaf, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.