Dutch Oven Beef Stew
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Dutch Oven Beef Stew
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This Dutch Oven Beef Stew recipe is hearty and delicious. It's a one-pot meal full of tender chunks of beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich, savory stew. This is perfect comfort food and is so simple to prepare.
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Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 (18.5 oz) can French onion soup *see notes
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes (about 1 pound once peeled and chopped)
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour with the garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss the beef chunks in the flour mixture to coat them evenly.
- In a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef chunks and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef to a plate and set it aside.
- Add the carrots to the pot and cook for a few minutes, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add a little water (up to 1/4 cup) to deglaze the pan if necessary.
- Return the browned beef to the Dutch oven and add the French onion soup. Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, additional pepper to taste, and bay leaves. Add the potatoes.
- Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the stew simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Once the stew is ready, remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- Choose the right cut of meat: For tender beef in your stew, use cuts like chuck roast, round, or sirloin cut into chunks. These cuts have enough marbling and connective tissue to become tender when cooked slowly. I love grabbing a package of beef stew meat already cut into chunks from the grocery store.
- Coat the meat in flour: Coating the beef in flour before browning helps thicken the stew as it cooks and adds a nice texture to the meat.
- Brown the beef well: Take your time to brown the meat properly. It adds depth of flavor to the stew. Don't overcrowd the pan when browning, and work in batches if you need to. You want to make sure that all sides of your beef pieces are able to brown nicely.
- Use low and slow heat: Simmer your stew on low heat. This allows the meat to become fork tender and the flavors to meld together. Rushing it on high heat might result in tough meat, and no one wants that!
- What kind of soup to use: I like to use an 18 oz can of Progresso French Onion soup for my stew, but you can also use a can of condensed French Onion soup mixed with 1 can (10 oz) of water. The condensed French Onion soup is usually easier to find. I've tried and liked both options!
- Other additions: feel free to add or change the veggies in this; frozen peas would be a great addition. Baby potatoes or red potatoes could also be substituted for the russets. Also feel free to use herbs like fresh thyme and rosemary in place of the Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley over each bowl is a nice finishing touch.
- Store any leftover beef stew in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1350mg
(56%)
Potassium
1321mg
(38%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3446IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1350mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1321mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3446IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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21 reviews
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