Description
Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights and festive gatherings. With its rich and robust flavors, this hearty dish combines tender beef with a medley of colorful vegetables simmered in savory red wine and beef broth. Presented in whimsical hollowed-out bread bowls, it adds a fun touch to your dining experience, making it perfect for Halloween celebrations or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time, this stew not only warms the soul but also impresses guests with its enchanting presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the beef stew meat on all sides.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf; mix well.
- Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits from the pot.
- Add beef broth, carrots, and potatoes; stir gently.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot in bread bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg