Description
Beef Stew in Bread Bowls is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This delightful dish combines tender beef and hearty vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth, all served in a warm, crusty bread bowl. Not only does it offer a satisfying meal, but the fun of eating from an edible bowl adds a unique twist to your dining experience. Easy to prepare and wonderfully versatile, this recipe can be customized with your favorite herbs and veggies. It’s a dish that brings everyone together, making it ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Crusty bread loaves for bowls
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the cubed beef until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in sliced carrots and cubed potatoes.
- Pour in beef broth and optional red wine; add bay leaf, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- While simmering, hollow out round loaves of bread for bowls.
- Remove bay leaf before serving stew in the prepared bread bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg