Description
This classic stovetop beef stew is hearty and comforting, combining tender beef and a medley of vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery sticks, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Begin by placing the beef stew meat in a large bowl: Begin by placing the beef stew meat in a large bowl. Add the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the meat evenly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium heat: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in your Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the beef in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes. Flip the beef and cook for another 5 minutes until evenly browned. Set the beef aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining olive oil and beef.
- Return all the beef to the pot, adding the diced onion and minced garlic: Return all the beef to the pot, adding the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté them with the beef until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cooking it with…: Stir in the tomato paste, cooking it with the onion and garlic for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery,…: Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, thyme, basil, bay leaves, remaining salt, and the broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let…: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley: Before serving, remove the bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This recipe yields about 8 servings, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner Ideas
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg