Slow-Simmered Beef Stew
January 3, 2026 • 0 comments
A hearty, slow-simmered stew made with simple farm ingredients and honest flavor. This cozy winter meal is meant to be cooked low and slow, filling the home with warmth while nourishing the whole family. It’s the kind of food that reflects patience, care, and the goodness of well-raised beef.
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- Servings: 6-8
Directions
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3-4 potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, warm the butter over medium heat. Brown the beef in batches, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in the bone broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add tomato paste if using.
- Add carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer slowly for 2–3 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors are well developed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with:
- Fresh baked sourdough
- A simple side of fermented vegetables
- A quiet table, shared prayer, and good conversation
Farm Note
This is the kind of meal that reminds us why we farm the way we do. Slow food, raised with care, meant to nourish families and bring people together, especially during the colder months.
