Description
Beef chuck stew delivers pure comfort right to your kitchen table. Slow-simmered with hearty vegetables and rich seasonings, this classic dish brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
Vegetables:
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the 3-pound beef chuck roast completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect browning.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Carefully place the roast into the hot oil, searing each side for 4-5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust develops.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 1 chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release all the flavorful browned bits.
- Scatter 2 sliced carrots and 2 diced potatoes around the roast, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of thyme and rosemary across the top.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the pot tightly with a lid and slide into a preheated 325F oven.
- Braise for exactly 3 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and falling apart.
- Remove from the oven and let the roast rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
- Cut beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast to ensure rich flavor and moistness during slow cooking.
- Low and slow cooking helps break down tough muscle fibers, transforming the meat into a meltingly soft texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace beef broth with low-sodium gluten-free broth and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Beef
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg