Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew (Printable Recipe)

Hearty beef stew with root vegetables and red wine, ideal for a festive autumn meal.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb beef stew meat
02 - 2 cups beef broth
03 - 1 cup red wine
04 - 3 carrots, sliced
05 - 2 potatoes, cubed
06 - 1 onion, chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
12 - Hollowed-out bread bowls for serving (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat until well-seared on all sides.
02 - Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf, mixing well to coat the ingredients.
04 - Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
05 - Add the beef broth, carrots, and potatoes, stirring to combine.
06 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 90 to 120 minutes until the beef is tender.
07 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve in hollowed-out bread bowls if desired.