Description
Smoked Beef and Vegetable Stew is a classic comfort dish that combines tender smoked beef, carrots, potatoes, and celery in a savory beef broth seasoned with thyme and bay leaf. This easy, hearty stew is perfect for autumn evenings, offering rich flavor and simple preparation. Ideal for family meals, it serves six generous portions and can be stored for leftovers. Enjoy every comforting bite! Serve hot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked beef, cut into cubes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add smoked beef and brown on all sides.
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, and celery; cook 5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour until vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of cayenne pepper during simmering. Leftovers reheat well on the stove with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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