Beef Stew and Rice: A Comforting Meal for All Occasions
Beef Stew and Rice is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the beef stew over the cooked rice.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made in a slow cooker for convenience.