Beef Stew Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef Stew Recipe
Description
The Beef Stew Recipe starts by seasoning beef stew meat with salt, pepper, and coating it in flour to promote browning and help thicken the stew. The meat is browned in batches in cooking oil to develop a caramelized crust, then removed while onions, carrots, celery, and garlic are sautéed to soften and release aroma. Tomato paste and dried herbs thyme and rosemary are stirred in to enrich the flavor.
Red wine deglazes the pot, lifting browned bits from the bottom and adding acidity. Worcestershire sauce and beef broth are added, along with bay leaves, to create a rich cooking liquid. The meat is returned to the pot, and the stew simmers until the beef becomes tender. Potatoes are included later to cook through and absorb flavors. Final seasoning with salt and pepper adjusts the taste.
This stew delivers a thick, savory broth with tender meat and vegetables, ideal as a warming main dish. The layering of ingredients and slow cooking transform simple components into a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion $0.39
- 3 carrot $0.75
- 3 celery $0.60, sticks
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32
- 1 ½ lb. beef stew meat $11.34
- 1 ½ tsp salt $0.07, divided
- ¾ tsp black pepper $0.05, freshly ground; divided
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.06
- 4 Tbsp cooking oil $0.16, divided
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste $0.45
- 1 ½ tsp thyme $0.15, dried
- 1 ½ tsp rosemary $0.15, dried
- ½ cup red wine $0.75
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce $0.15
- 5 cups beef broth $0.85
- 2 bay leaf $0.30
- 1 lb. gold potatoes $1.20
- salt $0.04, to taste
- black pepper $0.04, to taste
Instructions
- Start by prepping the vegetables. Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic cloves. Set the vegetables to the side.
- Place the stew meat on a cutting board or in a large bowl. Season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper. Now sprinkle the flour over the meat. Toss the meat until it's evenly coated in the flour.
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the pot is hot, add 2 Tbsp of cooking oil. Add half of the stew meat and cook, without stirring, until browned on the bottom. Stir and then allow the beef to brown on the second side.
- Remove and transfer the first batch of stew meat to a separate plate. Add 1-2 more Tbsp of oil to the pot and repeat the steps of browning the second batch of stew meat. Remove all of the meat and set aside.
- Turn the heat down to medium heat and add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Now add in the tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Add the red wine to deglaze the pot. Stir and scrape up any brown bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pot. Now, add the beef back to the pot with the Worcestershire sauce and pour in the beef broth. Add the bay leaves and give everything a good stir.
- Place the lid on top and bring the pot up to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the meat is tender. I let my meat simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- While the stew is simmering, peel and chop the potatoes. Once the beef is tender, add the chopped potatoes to the pot, place the lid back on top, and continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender, for about 20-30 minutes.
- Give the stew a taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed. I added ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Remove the bay leaves, garnish with parsley (optional), and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1518mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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