Description
A hearty and flavorful beef stew recipe perfect for a Halloween-themed dinner party. This Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew is rich in savory flavors and served in hollowed-out bread bowls for a fun presentation.
Ingredients
Beef Stew:
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
Vegetables:
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- Hollowed-out bread bowls for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Deglaze: Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Cook the Stew: Add the beef broth, carrots, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meat is tender.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in hollowed-out bread bowls for a spooky cauldron effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
