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Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew

Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew for a Cozy Halloween Night

Experience the magic of Halloween with this enchanting Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew, perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth or beef broth for added depth
  • 2 cups Carrots diced
  • 2 cups Potatoes diced
  • 1 cup Onions diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 cup Red Wine omit for non-alcoholic version
  • to taste teaspoons Salt
  • to taste teaspoons Pepper
For a Seasonal Touch
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley) chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by chopping the beef chuck roast into bite-sized cubes and seasoning it with salt and pepper. Dice the onions, carrots, and potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking. Mince the garlic and gather your bay leaves, tomato paste, and red wine.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat two tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned beef chunks and brown them for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the diced onions, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the chopped carrots and potatoes, then mix in the tomato paste, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and red wine, stirring to combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and add bay leaves. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
  6. After 45 minutes, taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.

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