Classic Beef Stew
Servings 5
Calories 520kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs / 680g beef steak strip or sirloin, cut into cubes
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch cornflour
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 Tbsp red wine
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp thyme
- 2 carrots chopped
- ½ lb / 225g potatoes chopped
- 6 oz / 170g mushrooms sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 32 oz / 1 L beef broth stock
Instructions
- Place the beef and cornstarch in a bowl and toss together to coat.
- Place the butter in a large lidded pot or Dutch oven and saute the onion on medium heat until softened.
- Increase heat to medium-high and brown the beef on all sides.
- Add the red wine, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and bay leaf to the pot.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir.
- Simmer on medium-low for 30-45 minutes or until the beef and vegetables are tender.
- If stew is too thick, you can thin it out with some extra water or broth.
- Serve with warmed crusty bread and butter - enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g