Autumn Harvest Beef Stew
Warm up your chilly autumn evenings with this comforting Autumn Harvest Beef Stew. Brimming with tender beef and an array of seasonal vegetables, this hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With rich flavors developed through slow cooking, this stew promises to satisfy your cravings while providing nourishment. Simple to prepare and ideal for meal prep, it’s a recipe everyone will cherish as part of their fall repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook until caramelized.
- Deglaze with a bit of beef broth, then add back the browned beef along with remaining broth.
- Incorporate carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and celery. Season with herbs and spices.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg