Description
A hearty and comforting one pot meal featuring tender beef chunks simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 medium celery stalks, sliced
2 medium red potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add beef stew meat to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the browned beef to the pot.
Add carrots, celery, red potatoes, and green beans to the pot.
Pour in beef broth and water, stirring to combine.
Add dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes