Ingredients and Weight:
- Beef chuck roast (2-3 pounds)
- Olive oil (1/4 cup)
- Onion (1 large, chopped)
- Carrots (4 medium, chopped)
- Celery (3 stalks, chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Beef broth (4 cups)
- Red wine (1 cup)
- Worcestershire sauce (1/4 cup)
- Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
- Dried rosemary (1 teaspoon)
- Bay leaf (2)
- Potatoes (1 pound, peeled and cubed)
- Mushrooms (8 ounces, sliced)
- Green beans (1 cup, trimmed)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
2-3 hours
Difficulty Level:
3
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown the beef chuck roast on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, mushrooms, green beans, and browned beef to the pot.
- Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 cup):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Hearty and comforting
- Rich and flavorful
- Ideal for fall and winter meals
- Easily adaptable to personal preferences
User Comments:
- "This stew is absolutely delicious! The beef is so tender and the vegetables are perfectly cooked."
- "I love the depth of flavor in this stew. It's the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold night."
- "I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have red wine, you can substitute it with an equal amount of beef broth.
- For a thicker stew, cook for an additional 30-60 minutes.
- Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
