Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew with Root Vegetables is the quintessential comfort food that warms the soul on chilly nights. This rich and savory stew features tender beef chunks slow-cooked to perfection alongside a colorful medley of root vegetables. The process infuses each bite with deep, satisfying flavors that will have everyone gathering around your table. Perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, this nourishing dish is easy to prepare and makes for fantastic leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Homestyle
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 parsnips, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: chop onions and garlic, slice carrots and parsnips, and cube the beef.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until onions are translucent (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in carrots and parsnips; mix well with beef.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 1.5 hours or until beef is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg