Description
A hearty beef stew that is perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 pound stewing beef (cubed)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 large potatoes (cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, over medium high heat, melt your butter and saute your chopped onion.
- Once the onion begins to brown, add the beef to the pot and cook for about 8 minutes, the beef should start browning.
- Add the garlic to the pot just before the beef browns and saute with the onion and beef.
- Remove the pot from heat and add your paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and pour in your beef broth and canned tomatoes.
- Return the pot to the stove over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Once it is boiling reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add in your carrots and potatoes, increase the heat to medium low and gently boil for another 30-40 minutes, until your carrots, potatoes and meat are tender and cooked through.
- Serve hot and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For additional flavor, you can add herbs such as thyme or bay leaves.
- This stew pairs well with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg