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Hearty Autumn Harvest Beef: 2-Hour Comfort

Hearty Autumn Harvest Beef
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This hearty autumn harvest beef stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, combining tender beef, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a rich, flavorful experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 4 medium carrots, chopped
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the beef into cubes and seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Dice onions, carrots, and potatoes uniformly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the seasoned beef in batches until golden on all sides, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Return beef to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and beef broth. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for about 2 hours until everything is tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Opt for a well-marbled cut of beef chuck roast for maximum tenderness.
  • Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Sauté yellow onions until translucent for the best flavor base.
  • Fresh garlic cloves add an essential aromatic kick.
  • Low-sodium beef broth allows for better salt control.
  • Remember to remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Fresh thyme elevates the stew’s herbal notes.
  • Feel free to swap out vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
  • Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
  • For maximum flavor, allow the stew to simmer longer.
  • Season vegetables well before adding them.
  • Don’t skip the herbs; they add depth.

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