Description
This Old-Fashioned Beef Stew recipe is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for a cozy meal. Tender chunks of beef are simmered with vegetables in a flavorful broth until everything is deliciously tender. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
Broth and Seasonings:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute broth)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and coat in flour.
- Brown Beef: Brown beef in batches in a Dutch oven.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion, then add garlic and remaining vegetables.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in broth, wine, if using, and seasonings. Return beef to pot.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2 hours.
- Finish: Stir in peas and cook for a few more minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, make the stew a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
