Ultimate Beef Stew
This Ultimate Beef Stew offers a satisfying combination of tender meat, veggies, and rich broth, perfect for any dinner table!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beef chuck
- olive oil
- onion
- carrots
- potatoes
- beef broth
- tomato paste
- thyme
- bay leaves
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes in batches.
- Reduce heat to medium, then sauté the onions, carrots, and potatoes for about 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot, add tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves and stir well.
- Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mash some potatoes directly in the stew towards the end of cooking.