Description
Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew is a delightful dish that combines cozy comfort with a touch of Halloween magic. This hearty stew features tender beef simmered to perfection with vibrant root vegetables, all enveloped in a rich red wine broth. The inviting aroma wafting through your kitchen will set the mood for any gathering, making it an ideal centerpiece for Halloween parties or chilly family dinners. Whether served in hollowed-out bread bowls or alongside rustic bread, this stew promises warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
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 on all sides.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3–5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add beef broth, sliced carrots, and cubed potatoes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg