Description
Hearty beef stew brings comfort from Irish kitchens to dinner tables worldwide. Tender meat, root vegetables, and rich broth create a soul-warming meal you’ll savor with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a robust cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, creating a golden sear on beef cubes until caramelized edges develop. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- In the identical pot, gently transform onions, carrots, and celery into translucent, tender vegetables. Introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for 60 seconds.
- Incorporate tomato paste, infusing the mixture with robust herbs like thyme and rosemary. Splash Worcestershire sauce to elevate the depth of flavor, letting ingredients meld for approximately 2 minutes.
- Reunite seared beef with vegetable foundation. Pour beef broth, nestle chopped potatoes into the liquid, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 1.5 hours, allowing meat to become fork-tender.
- During the final 10 minutes of cooking, scatter frozen peas throughout the stew. Taste and recalibrate seasoning if necessary, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the rich, hearty stew into warm bowls, presenting a comforting meal that promises warmth and satisfaction.
Notes
- Opt for chuck roast or beef stew meat with good marbling to ensure tender, melt-in-your-mouth results.
- Pat beef dry before browning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in rich flavor.
- Consider using low-sodium broth to control salt levels and prevent the stew from becoming too salty.
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder for thickening.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg