Chunky One

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, "Chunky One" is the ultimate comfort food for cozy nights. This rustic beef stew combines tender chunks of seared beef, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, and a rich, savory broth infused with aromatic thyme and bay leaves. Perfectly thickened with a touch of flour and finished with sweet pops of frozen peas, this one-pot wonder is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simmer that fills your kitchen with irresistible aroma, this recipe is ideal for family dinners or make-ahead meals. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth, and you’ll find your new go-to for classic comfort food. Keywords: chunky beef stew recipe, hearty one-pot meal, easy comfort food, rustic beef and vegetable stew.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
• 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the beef stew meat to the pot. Sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir well to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pot and combine all ingredients.

Step 6

Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 75 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

After 75 minutes, remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3705.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3122.5

Total Fat 169.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 476.3mg	0%
Sodium 6730.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 248.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.5g	0%
Total Sugars 48.5g
Protein 176.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 524.3mg	0%
Iron 31.5mg	0%
Potassium 8679.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 30.8%