Description
Warm up your evenings with a rich and hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew combining tender beef cubes, fresh seasonal vegetables, and savory herbs for a comforting, nourishing meal perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
Vegetables
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Other
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare and Brown the Beef: Cut beef chuck roast into bite-sized cubes and pat dry. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and brown evenly on all sides to seal in juices and develop rich flavor.
- Sauté Aromatic Vegetables: In the same pot, add chopped onions, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, creating a savory base for the stew.
- Add Tomato Paste and Seasonings: Stir in tomato paste (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavors, then add fresh thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Broth, Vinegar, and Meat: Return browned beef to pot. Pour in beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Stir well and bring mixture to a gentle simmer to tenderize meat and meld flavors.
- Add Vegetables and Natural Gelling Agent: Add diced carrots and potatoes. Sprinkle in natural gelling agent to thicken stew. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef and vegetables are fork-tender.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Remove bay leaves. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme and a dollop of plant-based sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Brown the meat well to develop deep flavor.
- Do not skip the natural gelling agent for perfect stew consistency.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme for brightness.
- Cook on low heat slowly to tenderize beef fully.
- Let stew rest 10 minutes after cooking to deepen flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: beef stew, vegetable stew, hearty stew, slow-cooked beef, comfort food, one-pot meal
