Description
A hearty and flavorful beef stew, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot. Add potatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix flour and water until smooth. Stir into the stew to thicken.
- Cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until beef is tender and stew is thickened. Serve hot.
Notes
- This stew can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or green beans for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg