Description
Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew with Root Vegetables is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. This rich and flavorful stew features tender beef cubes simmered with a colorful medley of root vegetables, creating a dish that warms both the body and soul. The aroma that wafts through your kitchen will invite everyone to gather around the table. With easy preparation steps and nutritious ingredients, this one-pot meal is ideal for cooks of all skill levels. Enjoy it on chilly evenings or as a satisfying weeknight dinner that can be shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 parsnips, peeled and sliced
- Broth (or water) to cover
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping onions, mincing garlic, and slicing carrots and parsnips.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides; remove from pot.
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the same pot; cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return seared beef to the pot along with carrots and parsnips; stir well.
- Add broth or water to cover ingredients by an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg