Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots

This hearty beef stew is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings! But it’s not just delicious; it’s also packed with nutrients to fuel your body and support your active lifestyle.

We’re starting with lean beef chuck, an excellent source of protein for building and repairing muscles. Then, we’re adding a rainbow of vegetables like onions, garlic, and carrots, which provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Potatoes offer complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, and the rich broth adds depth of flavor and hydration.

This stew is a delicious and satisfying way to nourish your body from the inside out.

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Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

2 pounds (907 grams) boneless beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch pieces

1½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) chunks

3 tablespoons chopped garlic

4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) chunks

2 cups (480 milliliters) low-sodium beef broth

1 cup (240 milliliters) water

1 pound (454 grams) small white potatoes, cut in half

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Season meat with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
2. Add olive oil to a large stockpot or Dutch oven and place over medium-high heat.
3. When oil is hot, add beef in batches to pot. Brown on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. Add onions, garlic and carrots to hot pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly browned. Add broth and water to pot and let cook 1 to 2 minutes to deglaze the bottom of pot.
5. Add potatoes, bay leaf, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and thyme to pot. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer and then return beef to pot.
6. Cover and simmer over medium to low heat for 60 to 90 minutes or until beef is fork-tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Per serving: 424 calories | 33 grams protein | 24 grams carbs | 22 grams fat

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