Cotter's Kettle

Warm up with the hearty and rustic flavors of *Cotter's Kettle*, a comforting beef stew inspired by old-world cooking. This one-pot recipe combines tender, seared beef stew meat with a medley of vibrant vegetables like golden potatoes, carrots, celery, and sweet peas, all simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a touch of tomato paste. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to develop into a savory, soul-soothing meal. Ready in just under two hours and serving up to six, *Cotter's Kettle* is an easy yet impressive recipe ideal for any home cook seeking classic comfort food. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herbaceous finish, and enjoy this timeless stew with crusty bread or over a warm bowl of rice.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 4 medium golden potatoes, cubed
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the beef stew meat in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear the meat on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the meat and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot, and stir well to coat them in the onion and garlic mixture.

Step 6

Return the seared beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Stir in the tomato paste until fully combined.

Step 7

Add the thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef and vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the pot. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2895.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2786.3

Total Fat 168.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 544.3mg	0%
Sodium 6607.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 174.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 382.1mg	0%
Iron 29.5mg	0%
Potassium 6644.4mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 23.9%