Description
A hearty beef stew perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef round steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the beef round steak into 1-inch pieces. Pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the beef pieces in the flour mixture, making sure they’re well coated.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef in batches, searing until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and beef broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Check for seasoning and adjust with additional salt or pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread.
- For added flavor, consider adding potatoes or other root vegetables.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg