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Autumn Harvest Beef Stew

Cozy Up with Autumn Harvest Beef Stew for Fall Flavor

This Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is a comforting meal filled with tender beef and seasonal vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, diced yellow preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced optional
  • 4 cups beef broth can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped can replace with sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium potatoes, chopped Yukon Gold or Russet preferred
  • 2 medium parsnips, chopped or extra carrots
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped or bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or adjust with tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or use fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or Italian seasoning
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, removing once cooked.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pot, sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until it darkens and becomes aromatic.
  4. Deglaze the pot with 1/2 cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom for flavorful bits.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot and add remaining beef broth, stirring to combine.
  6. Add carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and celery, stirring gently to distribute.
  7. Season with thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir well to combine.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, and remove bay leaf before serving.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

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