Description
Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe features tender beef, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered in a rich broth, creating a magical and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 medium Carrots, sliced
- 2 medium Potatoes, diced
- 8 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef chunks in batches; remove from pot and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot with tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary; stir.
- Add beef broth, bring to a boil, and deglaze the pot.
- Incorporate carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves; cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in frozen peas; season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Marinate beef in red wine overnight for enhanced flavor and tenderness.
- Using fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary will elevate the taste.
- Do not overcook vegetables; they should remain tender yet firm.
- For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- This stew freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Consider vegetarian variations using mushrooms and lentils with vegetable broth.
- Adding a cup of red wine with the broth deepens the flavor.
- Spice it up with smoked paprika or ground ginger for an aromatic twist.
- Add bell peppers and zucchini for extra color and nutrition.
- Serve with crusty bread, garlic mashed potatoes, or a fresh side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg