Description
This Beef Stew in Bread Bowls recipe brings together slow-cooked chunks of tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory herb-infused gravy, all served inside a toasted crusty bread bowl. It’s the ultimate cozy comfort meal perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings.
Ingredients
2.5 lbs chuck roast
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, chopped
3 medium gold potatoes, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 small round bread boules
Instructions
1. Cut the chuck roast into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté the onions until soft and golden. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
4. Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Return beef to the pot.
5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
6. Add carrots and potatoes. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
7. Make a slurry with the flour and a few tablespoons of water. Stir into stew and cook for 10 minutes until thickened.
8. Stir in peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the tops off bread boules and hollow them out. Toast in oven for 10 minutes.
10. Ladle hot stew into toasted bread bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Toasting the inside of the bread bowl helps prevent sogginess and adds texture.
Chuck roast is best for tender beef after slow simmering—avoid lean cuts.
For extra richness, brush the bread with garlic butter before toasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled bread bowl
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: beef stew, bread bowl, hearty soup, cozy dinner