Description
Classic Beef Stew is a hearty one-pot dinner made with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich savory broth. It is slow-simmered for deep flavor and makes a cozy, satisfying meal for family dinners, meal prep, or cold evenings when you want something warm and comforting.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat the beef dry and toss it with the flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
3. Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste.
4. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
5. Return the beef and its juices to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover again and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
7. Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir it into the stew. Add the peas and cook for a few more minutes until the broth thickens slightly.
8. Remove the bay leaf, stir in the parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use beef chuck for the best tender texture after simmering.
Brown the beef in batches so it sears properly instead of steaming.
Let the stew simmer gently and give it enough time, because slow cooking is what makes the beef tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: classic beef stew, hearty beef stew, beef stew with potatoes and carrots, one pot beef stew, comfort food dinner