Creamy Beef and Potato Stew with Kale
A hearty and comforting stew made with tender beef, potatoes, and fresh kale in a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner on chilly days.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to thicken.
- Return beef to the pot along with potatoes, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in cream and chopped kale. Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes until kale is wilted and stew is creamy.
- Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute cream with milk or coconut milk.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: beef stew, creamy beef and potato stew, kale stew, comfort food, one pot meal