Beef Stew
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef Stew
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Make a warm and cozy meal with this traditional homemade Beef Stew recipe. It's incredibly flavorful and easy to make in the oven, or a slow cooker, with only 20 minutes of prep time!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons beef stew seasoning click link for the recipe
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup onions diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound baby potatoes or peel and cube larger potatoes
- 1 cup carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 prigs fresh thyme or fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven.
- Slice the chuck roast into cubes, then toss with the beef stew seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot, or dutch oven, on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chuck roast and sear the pieces for about 4-6 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Add the onions and celery, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Pour ¼ cup beef stock into the pot and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over everything in the pot, stir to combine, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the remaining 5 ¾ cups beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Stir to combine everything, turn the heat on the stove up to high, and bring the broth to a boil.
- Add the seared pieces of beef back to the pot, along with the potatoes, carrots, fresh thyme and bay leaves.
- Cover the pot with a lid, or tightly with a piece of aluminum foil, and transfer it to the oven for 2 hours.
- Remove from the oven and remove the lid. Use tongs to remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
Notes
- Refer to the blog post above for step-by-step instructions on how to make the beef stew in a slow cooker.
- If you would like to add another layer of flavor to this classic beef stew, you can replace one cup of the beef broth with stout beer or red wine, like a cabernet sauvignon.
- You can use another cut of beef besides chuck roast to make this recipe. A flat cut beef brisket, beef stew meat, or a bottom round roast will also work.
- You can make this recipe ahead of time. After cooking the beef stew for 2 hours at 350°F, simply turn the oven to warm and leave the stew, covered in the oven, for up to 2 hours.
- You can cook the beef stew on the stove, instead of the oven, if you prefer. Simply cover the pot, set the stovetop temperature to medium-low heat and allow the stew to simmer for 2 hours on the stove.
- To make this recipe gluten free, use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the broth. Cornstarch is a stronger thickening agent than flour, so you’ll only need 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. If using another brand of Worcestershire sauce, always check the label to make sure that it’s gluten free.
- Store leftover beef stew in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat the stew, add it to a pot on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring it to a simmer, then stir the stew occasionally for 5-7 minutes on the stovetop. You can also reheat one portion of the stew in a microwave-safe bowl, covered in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
1254mg
(36%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3847mg
(77%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1254mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3847mg | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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