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Comfort Food Easy Beef Stew

Comfort Food Easy Beef Stew: Cozy Savory Rich 6-Serving.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Comfort Food Easy Beef Stew delivers warm, hearty comfort in one pot. This family-friendly halal beef stew braises tender chunks with potatoes, carrots, and aromatics in a rich, savory broth for a deeply satisfying meal. Perfect for chilly evenings, it fills the kitchen with cozy aromas, stores well for leftovers, and scales easily for 6 servings of slow-simmered goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs halal beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onion and carrots to the pot; sauté 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Mix in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
  4. Return beef to the pot along with potatoes, broth, halal Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2–2½ hours until beef is tender.
  6. Optional: stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken; simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Prep ahead: chop vegetables the day before for quicker cooking.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch slurry or simmer longer uncovered to reduce.
  • To keep this gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce is certified gluten-free.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 39 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg

Keywords: comfort food, beef stew, easy beef stew, halal beef, one-pot dinner, cozy dinner, family dinner, hearty stew, potato carrot stew, slow simmered

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