Name: Classic Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes; 4 cups beef broth; 3 carrots, sliced; 3 potatoes, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Description

A comforting beef stew with tender chunks of beef and vegetables, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
4 cups beef broth
3 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides.
Add the onions and garlic; cook until softened.
Stir in the tomato paste, then add the beef broth, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes, until the beef is tender and the stew thickens.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your comforting beef stew!

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the beef well before adding other ingredients. You can vary the vegetables for different tastes.