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Autumn Harvest Beef Stew

Autumn Harvest Beef Stew: Hearty Comfort for Fall Nights

A rich and flavorful Autumn Harvest Beef Stew, ideal for fall nights filled with comfort and warmth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Ideal for slow cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is preferred
  • 6 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 medium Carrots Peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium Potatoes Diced, russet or Yukon gold
  • 2 medium Parsnips Diced, can swap with turnips
  • 2 stalks Celery Freshly diced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Optional for a deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Adjust if using fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Complement to beef
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning
  • to garnish Fresh Parsley Highly recommended

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef chuck cubes and sear for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Lower heat and add diced onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1 minute until caramelized. This enhances the flavor of the stew.
  4. Pour a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up the browned bits. Let simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot with the remaining beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce to a low simmer and add diced carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and celery. Stir well.
  7. Add dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  8. Cover and let simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Remove bay leaf, serve hot garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This stew keeps well and can be made ahead of time for enhanced flavors.

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