Description
Step into your kitchen cauldron and conjure up this rich and hearty Witches Brew Stew, a perfect blend of comforting flavors and festive fall flair. With tender pearl onions, vibrant carrots, and seasoned ground meat swimming in a savory tomato-herb broth, this dish is as cozy as it is captivating. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner or looking for a comforting fall stew to feed a crowd, this easy recipe delivers. Ideal for chilly nights, Halloween gatherings, or simple weeknight meals—this is the kind of easy dinner recipe you’ll turn to all season long. From hearty food ideas to warm dinner ideas, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup pearl onions
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked and caramelized. Drain excess fat.
2. Add minced garlic, chopped celery, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the carrots and pearl onions, coating them in the flavor base.
4. Pour in the broth. Add thyme and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until veggies are tender.
6. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered the last 10 minutes.
Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version or mix with ground sausage for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy dinner, fall recipe, stew, comfort food, halloween, hearty stew, dinner ideas