Description
This easy homemade beef stew is the ultimate comfort food—rich, hearty, and packed with tender beef, soft potatoes, and flavorful vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, meal prep, or anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, and simple homemade recipes.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck
4 medium potatoes
3 carrots
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 celery stalks
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Cut the beef into cubes and prepare all vegetables.
2. Brown the beef in olive oil in batches and set aside.
3. Cook onion, garlic, and celery until softened.
4. Add tomato paste and flour, stirring well.
5. Deglaze the pot with beef broth.
6. Return beef and add broth, seasoning, and herbs.
7. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
8. Add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender.
9. Adjust seasoning and thicken if needed.
10. Serve warm.
Notes
Browning the beef deeply enhances the flavor.
Use large vegetable chunks to avoid overcooking.
Stew tastes better the next day after resting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg