A hearty and comforting one pot meal featuring tender beef chunks and golden potatoes simmered together with savory herbs and vegetables. Perfect for an easy dinner with minimal cleanup.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper.
Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the browned beef to the pot.
Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the beef broth and add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.