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Beef Stew

A warm and comforting beef stew that is perfect for chilly days, combining tender beef with fresh vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces Choose good quality beef for better taste.
  • 4 pieces carrots, sliced
  • 3 pieces potatoes, diced
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 piece bay leaf Do not skip, it adds great flavor.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf.
  3. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender.
  2. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve hot in shallow bowls; garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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