Ultimate Beef Stew – Homefoodkitchen
Looking for a heartwarming dish that brings the family together? The Ultimate Beef Stew from Homefoodkitchen is your answer! This comforting stew features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of rich flavors that simmer together beautifully. It’s a nostalgic recipe that evokes memories of cozy gatherings and delicious aromas wafting through the kitchen. Perfect for chilly evenings or family dinners, this stew is not just a meal—it’s an experience that warms your heart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 chopped carrots
- 2 chopped celery ribs
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2.5 cups beef stock
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 lb baby golden potatoes, halved
- Fresh herbs (bay leaves and thyme)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook diced bacon until crispy; set aside.
- Sear beef chunks in the same pot until browned on all sides; then remove.
- Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the sautéed vegetables and mix; add back bacon and seared beef with bay leaves, thyme, coffee, and beef stock.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for about 3 hours.
- Stir in halved potatoes and chopped cabbage; cook uncovered for another 30-40 minutes until fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg