Description
This Old-Fashioned Beef Stew is the perfect comfort meal, featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with carrots, potatoes, and a rich, flavorful broth. It’s a hearty dish that gets even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Coat the beef in flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the beef in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until softened.
- Add beef back to the pot along with beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer covered for 1 hour on low heat.
- Add carrots and potatoes and simmer for another hour until tender.
- Stir in peas and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of red wine.
- Use cornstarch slurry to thicken the broth if needed.
- Serve with crusty bread for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American