Description
This Classic Stovetop Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting dish filled with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich, flavorful broth slow-simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, or additional broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, adding more oil if needed. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw taste.
- Slowly pour in beef broth and wine (if using), scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and browned beef.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add carrots and potatoes and continue cooking for another 45 minutes until beef and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in peas and cook for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, remove 1/2 cup of broth, mix with 1 tbsp flour, and stir back into the pot.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: classic beef stew, stovetop stew, hearty beef stew, comfort food