Description
A hearty and delicious beef stew perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups beef broth (Whole30 compliant)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove meat and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return browned beef to the pot, then add potatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This stew is perfect for meal prepping; it tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg