Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Rustic Beef Stew in Crusty Bread Bowls, a dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty stew features tender beef simmered with fresh vegetables, all beautifully served in a warm, crusty bread bowl. Not only does it deliver robust flavors that will delight your taste buds, but its impressive presentation will surely impress your guests. Enjoy this delightful meal that not only warms the body but also nourishes the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, optional (for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Return beef to the pot with diced potatoes and stir in tomato paste, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and cover to simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve hot in hollowed-out crusty bread bowls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl filled with stew (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg