Description
Beef Stew in Bread Bowls is the ultimate comfort food that promises warmth and satisfaction on chilly nights. This delightful dish features tender beef simmered with fresh vegetables in a savory broth, all served in crusty bread bowls that soak up the rich flavors. It’s perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home, making it a great way to impress family and friends with both taste and presentation. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is easy enough for any home cook to tackle. Get ready to enjoy a hearty meal that is not only delicious but also visually stunning!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup apple vinegar (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the cubed beef until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Return beef to the pot and add sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, beef broth, apple vinegar (if using), bay leaf, dried thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- While the stew simmers, hollow out individual bread loaves for serving.
- Ladle hot stew into each bread bowl and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg