Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew. This hearty dish features tender chunks of chuck roast, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each spoonful offers a comforting blend of flavors that encourages shared stories and laughter around the table. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this stew is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant (around 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chopped carrots and potatoes along with bay leaves and thyme.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil while scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg