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A steaming bowl of hearty beef stew with vegetables

Proven Way to Grow 3 Beef Stew

A hearty and flavorful beef stew, perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe yields a rich stew with tender beef and vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
For Serving (Optional)
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Return beef to the pot, then stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add potatoes to the stew and continue to simmer, covered, for another 30-45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and beef is very tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Serving
  1. Ladle the beef stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can uncover the pot during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking to allow some of the liquid to evaporate. Alternatively, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.