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Tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, savory gravy with hearty potatoes and sweet carrots. This classic American comfort food is slow-cooked to perfection, creating a deeply flavorful one-pot meal ideal for a chilly evening.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Beef
Sear the Beef
Sauté Aromatics
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Tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, savory gravy with hearty potatoes and sweet carrots. This classic American comfort food is slow-cooked to perfection, creating a deeply flavorful one-pot meal ideal for a chilly evening.
This american recipe takes 205 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 631.23 calories per serving with 51.47g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or supper.
Deglaze and Build the Gravy
First Simmer
Add Potatoes and Finish Cooking
Rest and Serve
Sauté 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms with the onions and carrots for an extra layer of earthy flavor.
Stir in 1 cup of frozen green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a pop of color and sweetness.
Instead of dried thyme, use 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme and a sprig of fresh rosemary. Remove the stems before serving.
Substitute some of the potatoes with other root vegetables like parsnips or rutabaga for a more complex flavor profile.
Beef provides high-quality complete protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle mass, and maintaining overall body function.
This stew is an excellent source of heme iron from the beef, a form that is easily absorbed by the body. Iron is crucial for forming red blood cells and preventing anemia.
Carrots provide a significant amount of Vitamin A for vision health, while potatoes offer potassium for blood pressure regulation. The entire dish is a medley of essential nutrients.
A balanced, one-pot meal combining protein, complex carbohydrates from potatoes, and fiber from vegetables for sustained energy and good digestive health.
A 1.5-cup serving of this beef stew contains approximately 550-650 calories, depending on the fat content of the beef chuck used.
Beef stew can be a very healthy and balanced meal. It provides high-quality protein from beef, complex carbohydrates from potatoes, and essential vitamins and fiber from the vegetables. Using a low-sodium broth and trimming excess fat from the beef can enhance its health benefits.
Beef chuck is the ideal choice. It's a tougher cut with ample fat and collagen that breaks down beautifully over a long cooking time, resulting in incredibly tender meat and a rich, flavorful gravy. Other options include bottom round or brisket.
Absolutely. Follow steps 1-4 on the stovetop to sear the beef and sauté the aromatics. Then, transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
Allow the stew to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.
If your gravy is too thin, you can thicken it easily. The simplest method is to simmer the stew uncovered for the last 15-20 minutes of cooking to allow excess liquid to evaporate. For a quicker fix, use a cornstarch slurry as mentioned in the tips.