Beef Stew (often called pot beef stew when cooked in one pot) is a hearty dish made by slowly cooking beef with vegetables and broth until everything becomes tender and flavorful. 🍲🥩
Main Ingredients
- Beef (usually stew meat or chuck)
- Potatoes 🥔
- Carrots 🥕
- Onion
- Garlic
- Beef Broth
- Herbs such as thyme or bay leaf
Simple One-Pot Method
- Brown beef pieces in a large pot with oil.
- Add onions and garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add potatoes and carrots.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 1–2 hours until the beef becomes very tender.
Taste and Texture
- Rich and savory
- Thick, hearty sauce
- Very tender beef and soft vegetables
Popular Variations
- Irish Stew
- Beef Bourguignon
- Spicy beef stew with peppers
What to Serve With It
- Bread 🍞
- Rice
- Mashed Potatoes
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🍲 A slow-cooker beef stew recipe
- 🔥 How restaurants make very tender beef stew
- 🥩 Best cuts of beef for stew.
