Description
Savor the comforting and hearty flavors of a Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl Recipe. This recipe brings together tender beef, vegetables, and rich gravy, all nestled in a soft, edible bowl for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Beef Stew:
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Optional: 1/2 cup red wine
For the Bread Bowls:
- 4 large round bread loaves (sourdough or similar)
- Additional olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Stew:
- Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Add the red wine if using.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour.
- Add the carrots and potatoes to the stew. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and beef are tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prepare the Bread Bowls:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut a circle on the top of each bread loaf and hollow out the inside to create a bowl, leaving about a half-inch of bread around the edges.
- Brush the inside of each bread bowl with olive oil.
- Place the bread bowls and lids on a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until slightly crispy.
- Serve:
- Ladle the hot beef stew into each bread bowl.
- Serve immediately, with the bread lid on the side, which can be used for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl with stew
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 130mg