Description
Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew is the perfect dish to warm your heart and soul this Halloween season. This hearty beef stew combines tender chunks of beef with a medley of seasonal root vegetables and a splash of red wine, creating a rich and flavorful experience. Whether you’re hosting a spooky dinner or enjoying a cozy family meal, this stew adds an enchanting touch to your table. Serve it in whimsical hollowed-out bread bowls for added charm, and enjoy the delightful leftovers that taste even better the next day. Perfect for fall gatherings, this recipe will quickly become a favorite comfort food for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the beef stew meat until seared on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another minute.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pot.
- Add beef broth, carrots, and potatoes; stir well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg