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5-hour-stew-recipe

5 Hour Stew Recipe

A hearty stew that takes its time to develop rich flavors.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 5 hrs
Total Time 5 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 4 Carrots sliced
  • 4 Potatoes diced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Thyme dried
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a bit of oil.
  • 2. Brown the beef chuck cubes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • 3. In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
  • 4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  • 5. Add the beef back to the pot along with the carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • 6. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
  • 7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 5 hours.
  • 8. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • 9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine when adding the beef broth.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Stew
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