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Beef Stew Recipe

This classic beef stew is the ideal dinner for a chilly weekend. Beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, peas, and mushrooms come together in harmony, creating a cozy, comforting meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 439 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons flour or gluten-free flour
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast (trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes (I prefer Prime, I start with a 3 lb piece before trimming off fat))
  • 1 1/2 cups Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots (sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonal, from 3 to 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (from 3 ribs)
  • 1 medium onion (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • 4 ounces white button mushrooms (quartered)
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Combine broth, flour, tomato paste, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat, spray with oil and brown the beef on all sides in two batches. Set beef aside, then spray the pot again. Add the carrots, celery and onions and brown, stirring about 5 minutes. Return the beef to the pot with any juices.
  4. Add the potatoes, mushrooms, thyme and bay leaves and pour the broth on top. Cover and bake 2 1/2 hours, (check  to be sure it has enough liquid after 2 hours) until the meat and vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove from oven,  discard the thyme and bay leaves, stir in the peas and let them sit 1 minute until heated through. Taste for salt and adjust as needed.

Notes

  • Makes about 8 1/2 cups

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups (scant) Calories 439kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 20.5g (7%) Protein 40.5g (81%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9.5g (48%) Cholesterol 130.5mg (44%) Sodium 482.5mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7.5g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups (scant)
Calories 439kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 20.5g 7%
Protein 40.5g 81%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9.5g 48%
Cholesterol 130.5mg 44%
Sodium 482.5mg 20%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7.5g 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.