Description
Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew is a thick, savory, bubbling comfort dish with a magical twist, perfect for chilly autumn nights and Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal version or omit)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, onion, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, then add carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Add bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- For a thicker stew, mix flour with a bit of water and stir in during the last 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Worcestershire sauce is optional or can be replaced with a halal version.
- To keep the dish gluten-free, omit the flour or substitute with gluten-free flour or a cornstarch slurry.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and flavors deepen overnight.
- Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a side of greens for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 39
- Cholesterol: 120
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