Vans Authentic Comforting Stew
Hearty beef stew with carrots, potatoes, and thyme, simmered to perfection for a comforting meal that's as enduring as classic sneakers. This soup recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs beef chuck, carrots, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cubed beef chuck
- 1.5 lbs peeled and diced carrots
- 2 lbs peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 large chopped onion
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck and brown on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Sauté 1 large chopped onion until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1.5 lbs carrots, 2 lbs potatoes, 1.5 tsp salt, 0.75 tsp pepper, and 1 tbsp thyme. Cook 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Return beef to the pot. Pour in 1 cup red wine and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1.5 hours until beef is tender. Adjust seasoning before serving.
