Hearty Beef and Vegetable (Printable)

Tender beef and root vegetables simmered in savory broth with herbs for a comforting winter meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 medium carrots, sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
08 - 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
09 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
10 - 1 cup frozen peas
11 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

→ Liquids

12 - 8 cups beef broth

→ Herbs & Seasonings

13 - 2 bay leaves
14 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides for 5–7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Return browned beef to the pot. Stir in potatoes, parsnip, green beans, tomatoes with juice, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, pepper, and salt.
04 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
05 - Add peas and cook uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, or until all vegetables are soft.
06 - Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The depth of flavor develops slowly, making your entire kitchen smell like a cozy embrace on the coldest days
  • Leftovers somehow taste better, so you are basically meal prepping while making dinner
02 -
  • Browning the beef properly is not optional, it is the difference between a soup that tastes hearty and one that tastes exceptional
  • The soup will taste slightly underseasoned hot, so let it cool for a few minutes before adjusting salt
03 -
  • Make this a day ahead if possible, as the flavors meld and the broth thickens overnight
  • Keep some crusty bread nearby because mopping up the bowl is part of the experience
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