Beef Stromboli Stew with Creamy Swirl
A hearty Italian-inspired beef stew with a stromboli twist: savory beef, celery, carrots, onions, and potatoes simmer in beef broth, finished with a creamy swirl of heavy cream. Rustic, comforting, and finished with a bright herb lift.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- ½ lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 medium carrots, sliced
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 1 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ bay leaf
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; brown beef on all sides, 5–7 min, then remove.
- Add onion, carrot, celery; sauté 5 min until slightly softened, then add garlic and cook 1 min more.
- Return beef to pot; add potatoes, beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then simmer 25–30 min until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly; swirl in extra cream in a ribbon pattern off heat for contrast.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
- Preheat the oven and bake until golden and set; a toothpick should come out clean.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Brown the beef well to deepen flavor.
- Finish with a swirl of cream off heat for a creamy ribbon.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the creamy sauce.
Storage Instructions
Cool completely, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on stove.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 520 |
|---|---|
| protein | 32 |
| carbohydrates | 38 |
| fat | 26 |
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