Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or cauldron over medium-high heat.
- Add beef chunks and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until vegetables are softened.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine; add potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and ladle into bowls for a spooky presentation.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mash some potatoes directly into the broth.
- Use a slow cooker for easier preparation: cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Method: Stovetop / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg