Name: Beef Stew with Bay Leaf Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 2 cups water; 4 bay leaves; 4 carrots, peeled and chopped; 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Beef Stew with Bay Leaf Recipe

Valerye Mcintire Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Beef Stew with Bay Leaf Recipe

Warm, comforting beef stew with tender meat, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth with bay leaf.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 cups water
4 bay leaves
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides.
Add onions and garlic, stirring until softened.
Pour in beef broth and water, add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Add carrots and potatoes, and continue simmering for another 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and pepper.
Discard bay leaves before serving.