Name: Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl: Comfort Food Awaits You!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups beef broth; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 medium potatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; Salt and pepper to taste; 4 large round bread loaves (sourdough or French); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

A hearty and comforting beef stew served in a warm bread bowl, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
4 large round bread loaves (sourdough or French)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the beef broth, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning if necessary.
While the stew is simmering, prepare the bread bowls. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the tops off the bread loaves and scoop out the insides, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell.
Place the bread bowls on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until they are lightly toasted.
Once the stew is ready, ladle it into the prepared bread bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Add your favorite vegetables like peas or green beans for extra nutrition and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bread bowl with stew
Calories: 550
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg