Beef Stew with Potato Topping
Beef Stew with Potato Topping is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered in rich broth, combined with colorful vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Each bite delivers a satisfying blend of flavors that will warm your soul and impress your family or guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot; sprinkle in flour (optional) to thicken.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine; add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat.
- Cover and simmer for about 2 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes until tender; drain and mash with butter and cream.
- Serve stew topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg