Hearty Farmhouse Stew Recipe
Warm, comforting, and packed with hearty goodness, Farmhouse Stew is the perfect one-pot meal. Loaded with tender meat and rustic vegetables, it’s the ultimate comfort food.
➡ Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs stew beef, cubed
4 large carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
➡ Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
4. Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
5. Return beef to the pot and add broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer.
6. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
7. Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread.
➡ Tips & Swap Ideas:
Meat Swap: Use chicken thighs or pork shoulder instead of beef.
Vegetarian Version: Replace meat with lentils or chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
Thicker Stew: Add a flour slurry (2 tbsp flour mixed with cold water) near the end of cooking.
Flavor Boost: Add a splash of red wine while simmering.
