Description
Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly fall evenings. This hearty dish marries tender beef with a medley of seasonal vegetables, creating a rich, savory flavor that warms both heart and soul. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this stew not only showcases autumn’s bounty but also offers an easy preparation method that anyone can master. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to elevate your meal experience. Experience the essence of fall in every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup parsnips, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches, searing until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic for about 3–4 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute before adding a splash of beef broth to deglaze the pot.
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with the remaining broth and add carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and celery.
- Season with thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg