Easy One-Pot Beef Stew for a Cozy Family Favorite Dinner
This hearty beef stew combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Beef
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 1-inch cubes.
Vegetables
- 4 medium Carrots Peeled and diced.
- 3 medium Potatoes Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 large Onion Chopped.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
Liquids
- 4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended.
Seasonings
- 2 leaves Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground, to taste.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning the beef.
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop beef, dice vegetables, and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned.
- Remove beef and sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic.
- Return beef to pot, add vegetables, broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve hot.
Notes
This stew can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.