Delicious Witches Brew Beef Stew – Spooky & Savory!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 large carrots, sliced into pumpkin shapes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck dry and season with salt and pepper; dredge in flour.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sear beef chuck until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, add onions and sauté until translucent; add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Add extra broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Return beef to the pot along with crushed tomatoes.
- Stir in bay leaves and herbs; bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer covered for about an hour.
- Add sweet potatoes and other root vegetables; continue cooking until tender (another hour).
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving with fresh parsley.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg