Description
Simmering beef and potatoes brings comfort right to your dinner table, delivering hearty flavors that warm the soul. Tender meat nestled alongside golden potato chunks makes this classic dish a satisfying meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 large carrots
- 1 large onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep your workspace. Rinse potatoes and slice vegetables into uniform 1-inch chunks for even cooking.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot at medium-high heat. Brown 2 lbs beef chuck roast chunks for 4-5 minutes, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Lower heat to medium. Toss 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves into the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions turn translucent.
- Pour ½ cup beef broth into the pot. Scrape bottom with a wooden spoon to release delicious browned meat fragments.
- Add 4 cups diced potatoes, 2 cups chopped carrots, 2 tsp fresh thyme, and 2 bay leaves to the pot. Stir gently to combine ingredients.
- Pour remaining 3.5 cups beef broth over the mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Bring contents to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot and simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check meat tenderness after 1.5 hours. Continue cooking until beef easily pulls apart with a fork and vegetables are soft.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Let dish rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together perfectly.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and a professional-looking dish.
- Thoroughly pat beef dry before searing to achieve a deep golden-brown crust that locks in flavor.
- For a richer taste, use homemade beef stock instead of store-bought broth and consider adding a splash of red wine during deglazing.
- If avoiding gluten, swap regular broth for a certified gluten-free version and double-check ingredient labels for hidden wheat products.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 466 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg