Stewed Beef Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Brown the Beef

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck roast and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine Ingredients

   Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.