Hearty American Style Beef Stew

🥩 Hearty American-Style Beef Stew 🍖🍠

Tender chunks of beef, soft root veggies, and a rich, savory broth — slow-cooked to cozy, comforting perfection! 💛🔥

🛒 Ingredients

• 1.75 lb chuck beef, cut into bite-sized cubes (about 800g)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 medium carrots, sliced

• 3 medium potatoes, diced

• 2 cups beef broth (or stock)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Coat & Sear the Beef:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Toss beef cubes in flour and brown them on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).

2️⃣ Add Onion & Tomato Paste:

Add chopped onion. Cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

3️⃣ Simmer:

Pour in beef broth, add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

4️⃣ Add Veggies:

Add potatoes and carrots. Simmer for another 45 minutes, or until meat and vegetables are tender and broth is rich and slightly thickened.

🔥 Optional Finishing Touch:

For deeper flavor, stir in 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or 1/4 cup red wine while simmering.

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Total Time: ~2.5 hours

🔥 Oven Option: You can also bake it covered at 325°F (160°C) for the same cooking time.

✨ Serving Tip:

Serve with crusty bread, over mashed potatoes, or even buttered noodles for a full cozy meal.