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Cozy stew with vegetables in a rustic bowl on a black background

Guide to Making Cozy Stew

Cozy stew is the ultimate comfort food—filled with tender veggies, rich broth, and hearty flavor. Perfect for slow Sundays or family dinners.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary (a few sprigs)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5–7 mins).
  3. Remove veggies, then add beef and brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 1–2 mins to enhance flavor.
  5. Deglaze the pot with a splash of broth, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Return veggies, add diced potatoes, bay leaves, herbs, and remaining broth.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Simmer covered for 1 hour 30 mins on low, until beef is tender.
  9. Let rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving for best texture and flavor.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Additional Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 720
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 75