Sure, here’s a simple and delicious recipe for beef stew in a bread bowl:
Ingredients:
For the Beef Stew:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) stew beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bread Bowls:
- 4 large round bread loaves (sourdough or your choice)
- Butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef Stew:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the stew beef and brown on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are softened.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Add beef broth, water, carrots, celery, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld together.
- Add frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Prepare the Bread Bowls:
- While the stew is simmering, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the tops off the round bread loaves and hollow out the centers to create bowls. Save the bread you remove for dipping.
- If desired, brush the inside of the bread bowls with melted butter.
- Place the hollowed-out bread bowls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they are slightly crispy.
- Serve:
- Once the stew is ready, remove the bay leaves and ladle the hot beef stew into the bread bowls.
- Place the bread bowl tops on the side for dipping.
- Serve hot and enjoy your hearty beef stew in a bread bowl!
This recipe is customizable, so feel free to add other vegetables or herbs to suit your taste. Enjoy your delicious and comforting beef stew!
