January Hearty Beef Stew
January Hearty Beef Stew is the quintessential winter comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This rich and savory stew features tender beef chunks simmered with vibrant vegetables in a flavorful broth. It’s easy to prepare and customize based on your pantry staples, making it an ideal choice for cozy gatherings with family and friends. Gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of this delightful dish that promises to create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots, cubed potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth. Mix well.
- Bring stew to a light boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg