Herb-Infused One-Pot Beef and Root Vegetable Stew
A hearty, slow-simmered stew with tender beef and seasonal roots, flavored with fresh thyme and rosemary.
Cuisine: One Pot
Category: One Pot
Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 100 minutes.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium parsnips
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and sear for 4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Dice 3 medium carrots and 2 medium parsnips into 1-inch pieces. Add to the pot with the seared beef, stirring to coat in drippings.
- Step 3: Add 4 thyme sprigs, 2 rosemary sprigs, 3 cups beef broth, and 1 can diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Step 4: Remove herbs, stir in 2 tbsp flour mixed with 2 tbsp cold water to thicken, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then serve hot.