Hearty Beef Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Name: Hearty Beef Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs lean beef (cubed); 2 large onions (chopped); 4 large carrots (diced); 5 garlic cloves (minced); 4 cups vegetable broth (1 stock cube + water); 1 can (14 oz crushed tomatoes); 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried); 2 bay leaves (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin); 2.2 lbs potatoes (peeled and cubed); 7 tbsp butter ((just under 1 stick/3.5 oz )); 3.5 tbsp milk; Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

Tender beef and root vegetables slow-cooked in a rich, hearty gravy. Serve this traditional beef stew over creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting meal that hits the spot on cold nights.

Updated at: Fri, 22 May 2026 08:35:24 GMT