Beef Stew in Bread Bowls 🥩🍞

Hearty, comforting beef stew served in warm, crusty bread bowls—perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 2 tbsp flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 round bread loaves
• Butter for brushing (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown beef: Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in oil over medium-high heat. Remove from pot.
2. Sauté aromatics: Add chopped onion and garlic to pot. Cook until softened. Return beef to pot.
3. Add vegetables & broth: Stir in carrots, potatoes, celery, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
4. Simmer: Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender. Add peas during the last 10 minutes.
5. Prepare bread bowls: Cut tops off bread loaves and hollow out, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Toast in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes if desired.
6. Serve: Ladle hot stew into bread bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and brush edges with butter if desired.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: ~2 hours 20 minutes
• Servings: 4

✨ A rustic and satisfying meal that turns simple ingredients into a warm, edible masterpiece!