Beef Stew
A hearty, slow-simmered stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich, savory broth. The kind of meal that fills the house with incredible aroma.
20 min
Prep
2 hr
Cook
2 hr 20 min
Total
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then toss in flour to coat evenly.
Tip: Dry beef sears better. Wet beef steams instead of browning, which means less flavor.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches (don't crowd the pot) for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, saute the onion for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with a splash of beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
Return the beef to the pot. Add the remaining broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Continue simmering covered for another 45-60 minutes until the beef and vegetables are fork-tender.
Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. The stew should be thick and rich. If too thin, simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
440kcal
Calories
36g
Protein
34g
Carbs
18g
Fat
5g
Fiber
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