Austrian Beef Stew - Chunky, Hearty, and Easy to Make! (One-Pot)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

sweet paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces fat, while bouillon is cost-effective.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin seeds

Fennel provides a similar anise flavor, while cumin is more common.

Cube chuck roast and season with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the cubed chuck roast until browned.

Add roughly sliced white onions and cook until lightly browned.

Stir in the stew seasoning mix and toast for 3 minutes.

Deglaze the pot with chicken stock and add tomato paste and minced garlic.

Add bay leaves, salt, and the rest of the chicken stock.

Add balsamic vinegar and honey, then bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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