Description
The Best Beef Stew is a comforting one-pot meal made with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. It’s slow-simmered to perfection and ideal for cozy dinners, meal prep, or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the beef chunks dry and season with salt and pepper. Toss with flour to coat lightly.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Let it reduce for 2–3 minutes.
- Add beef broth, browned beef, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes. Cover and simmer on low for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- In the final 10 minutes, add peas. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems.
- Serve hot with your favorite side.