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Classic Beef Stew

Classic Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting dish made with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this one-pot meal is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine or extra beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 carrots cut into chunks
  • 3 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then toss lightly with flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Cook 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze with red wine. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Return beef to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Simmer another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 38gFat: 20g

Notes

For extra richness, add 1 cup of mushrooms along with the vegetables.
This stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
Freezer-friendly: Store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

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