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Easy Homemade Beef Stew

Sally Thompson
This Easy Homemade Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food packed with tender beef, hearty potatoes, carrots, and a rich savory broth that slowly develops incredible flavor while cooking. It’s a cozy and satisfying meal that works perfectly for family dinners, easy dinner ideas, meal prep, cold weather comfort food, and homemade food ideas that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a classic beef stew recipe, a filling one-pot dinner, or an easy recipe that tastes even better the next day, this dish delivers rich flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into chunks
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • 1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper. Toss the beef with flour until lightly coated.
  • 2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  • 3. Brown the beef in batches until deeply seared on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to a plate.
  • 4. In the same pot, sauté the onions and celery until softened and lightly golden.
  • 5. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • 6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to deepen the flavor.
  • 7. Pour in the beef broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to release all the browned bits.
  • 8. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • 9. Return the browned beef and its juices back into the pot.
  • 10. Bring the stew to a gentle simmer, partially cover, and cook for about 1½ to 2 hours.
  • 11. Add the potatoes and carrots and continue simmering for another 30 to 40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • 12. Stir in the peas during the final few minutes of cooking.
  • 13. Remove the bay leaves and taste the stew for seasoning adjustments.
  • 14. Let the stew rest for about 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Browning the beef properly creates a much deeper and richer flavor in the stew.
Simmer the stew gently instead of boiling to keep the beef tender and juicy.
The stew tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had more time to develop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
Keyword classic beef stew, comfort food, easy dinner recipe, easy homemade beef stew, hearty beef stew, homemade stew recipe, one pot dinner
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