Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Beef & Carrot Tomato Stew, featuring tender beef simmered to perfection in a rich tomato sauce, complemented by sweet carrots and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this stew is a culinary delight that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (no added sugars)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Dice the beef, slice onions, mince garlic, and cut carrots.
- Sear beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches, browning on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch).
- Add aromatics: Stir in onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Combine veggies and tomatoes: Add sliced carrots and canned tomatoes; mix well.
- Pour in broth and seasonings: Add beef broth until submerged; toss in thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and let stew simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg