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Autumn Harvest Beef Stew

Autumn Harvest Beef Stew: Warm Your Soul This Fall

Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is a comforting meal that combines tender beef with vibrant vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or chicken broth
  • 4 medium Carrots sliced
  • 2 cups Potatoes diced, Yukon Gold or red preferred
  • 2 medium Parsnips diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed beef in batches and sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 more minute, letting it caramelize slightly.
  4. Pour in beef broth and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Let it bubble for a minute.
  5. Return the beef to the pot along with the remaining broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Add sliced carrots, diced potatoes, parsnips, and celery. Stir well.
  7. Sprinkle in thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer.
  8. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for about 2 hours.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Remove bay leaf.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, allow the stew to rest before serving to enhance the flavors.

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