Description
Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew is a cozy, comforting dinner packed with tender beef, rustic veggies, and rich savory broth—served in a golden bread bowl for a magical mealtime experience. Perfect for spooky season or chilly nights!
Ingredients
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1 lb beef stew meat
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2 cups beef broth
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3 carrots, sliced
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2 potatoes, cubed
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Hollowed-out bread bowls for serving (optional, but fun)
Instructions
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Brown the Beef: Heat a bit of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add stew meat and brown on all sides.
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Add Aromatics: Stir in chopped onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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Build the Flavor: Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer the Stew: Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Add carrots and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
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Serve with Style: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve in hollowed-out bread bowls for a whimsical touch.
Notes
To make in a slow cooker, brown beef and sauté aromatics first, then transfer everything to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
If the broth gets too thick, just add a splash of water or broth.
Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Make it festive by topping with a sprig of thyme “broomstick.”
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg