Herb Simmered Beef Stew

Easy Herb Simmered Beef Stew

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A Herbed beef stew is not all about beef but has numerous vegetables to make your day. It is something different than your regular stew. Having overflowed vegetables in the rich beef stew are just perfect for its type. You will have an ideal meal for the day.

The recipe includes a perfect balance of all nutrients. It is the start if you are on your way to a balanced and healthy diet. The best part is that salt is an optional ingredient. You can avoid it if there is a no sodium zone for you.

Tips to Make Herb Simmered Beef Stew

  • Make sure to cut the vegetables in the right size so all of them will get tender right in time
  • You can half boil the hard or time-taking veggies so these will cook perfectly in time
  • Sarthe vegetables like asparagus or peas before adding them to the stew will keep them fresh and crunchy

Let’s check out what you can access in the recipe.

Ingredients For Herb Simmered Beef Stew

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups potatoes, carrots, green pepper, asparagus (Each and chopped)
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic (Powder)
  • 1 tsp rosemary (Crushed)

How to Make Herb Simmered Beef Stew? 

  • Add oil and brown meat to your Dutch oven by tossing it on medium heat.
  • Add tomato paste, seasonings, onion, and water to the oven.
  • Cover it and let simmer for about 1 ½ hour.
  • Once the meat is tender, now add all vegetables to the pot and let it simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • You can add more water if needed.
  • Stir and mix all the remaining ingredients into the stew
  • Cover the pot and simmer for another 20 minutes until it’s all mixed and thick
  • Serve with bread sticks, rice, or itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good herb to add to beef stew?

Rosemary and bay leaves are the best herbs to add to the beef stew. These give a nice flavor and fulfilling touch to the stew, making it perfect for your meal.

What can I add to beef stew for flavor?

The beef stew itself has the best flavor and all goodness. Furthermore, if you want a rich taste, you can add beef broth instead of just water.

What fresh herbs go with beef?

If you choose to add fresh herbs instead of the dried ones, then basil and fresh rosemary are the options. These add more flavor and aroma to the recipe.

How do you add flavor to a bland stew?

Adding flavor to a bland stew is not much tricky, even if you do not have a refined taste. If you know what you like the most, it is pretty simple to come up with a refined option of spices and herbs to add. You can start with some seasoning and then pick up a dried or fresh herb. It will eventually make it perfect and up to mark for you.

Easy Herb Simmered Beef Stew

Easy Herb Simmered Beef Stew

Adalynn Ward
A Herbed beef stew is not all about beef but has numerous vegetables to make your day. It is something different than your regular stew.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 10 persons

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups potatoes, carrots, green pepper, asparagus (Each and chopped)
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic (Powder)
  • 1 tsp rosemary (Crushed)

How to Make?

  • Add oil and brown meat to your Dutch oven by tossing it on medium heat.
  • Add tomato paste, seasonings, onion, and water to the oven.
  • Cover it and let simmer for about 1 ½ hour.
  • Once the meat is tender, now add all vegetables to the pot and let it simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • You can add more water if needed.
  • Stir and mix all the remaining ingredients into the stew
  • Cover the pot and simmer for another 20 minutes until it’s all mixed and thick
  • Serve with bread sticks, rice, or itself.

Expert Tips

  • Make sure to cut the vegetables in the right size so all of them will get tender right in time
  • You can half boil the hard or time-taking veggies so these will cook perfectly in time
  • Sarthe vegetables like asparagus or peas before adding them to the stew will keep them fresh and crunchy

Nutrition

Serving: 1dishCalories: 227kcal
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