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Beef Stew & Crusty Bread

Beef Stew & Crusty Bread

A hearty, comforting beef stew filled with tender meat, vegetables, and rich broth served in a crusty bread bowl  perfect for cozy nights.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cubed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 fresh sprigs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 small crusty round bread loaves, hollowed

Instructions

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  2. Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in batches until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft. Stir in garlic and tomato paste.
  4. Return beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and add potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Hollow out the bread loaves and toast lightly if desired.
  8. Ladle hot stew into each bread bowl and garnish with herbs if you like.

Notes

  • Brown the meat well for deeper flavor.
  • Use day-old bread for sturdier bowls.
  • The stew tastes even better the next day.
  • Toast the inside of the bread to avoid sogginess.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Comfort Food
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bread bowl with stew
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: beef stew, bread bowl, hearty dinner, comfort food, stew recipe