Dutch Oven Beef Stew

Name: Dutch Oven Beef Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) stewing beef, cubed; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 yellow onions; 5 carrots; 2 celery ribs; 2 tsp garlic paste; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 14 oz (400g) tin beef consomme; 1 cup (240ml) beef broth; 1 cup (240ml) red wine; 1 packet dried onion soup; 3 large potatoes; 1 cup (half small) butternut squash; 2 bay leaves; 1 sprig rosemary; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; salt and pepper; fresh parsley; 3 tbsp Cold Water + 1 tablespoons Cornstarch

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings
6
Calories
512 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, British

Dutch Oven Beef Stew

Shawn Wheeler

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This hearty Dutch Oven Beef Stew is full of meltingly tender beef and vegetables in a rich gravy. Perfect one-pot comfort food served simply with some crusty bread! This recipe is also easy to make in your slow cooker or the Instant Pot.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds (900g) stewing beef, cubed
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
2 yellow onions , diced
5 carrots , diced
2 celery ribs , diced
2 tsp garlic paste or 4 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
14 oz (400g) tin beef consomme or beef broth
1 cup (240ml) beef broth
1 cup (240ml) red wine (such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
1 packet dried onion soup (optional)
3 large potatoes , cubed (Yukon Gold / Rooster)
1 cup (half small) butternut squash , peeled and cubed (optional)
2 bay leaves
1 sprig rosemary
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper , to taste
fresh parsley , to serve

To thicken (optional)

3 tbsp Cold Water + 1 tablespoons Cornstarch , or Xanthan Gum

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in your Dutch Oven and sear the beef, in batches if necessary, until nicely browned on all sides. The meat doesn’t have to be cooked through at this stage. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a plate.
Deglaze the pot with a splash of wine, scraping any browned sticky bits loose. Add a splash of oil and cook the onions, garlic, carrots and celery over low heat for five minutes or until softened, stirring frequently.
Add the potatoes and squash. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce and add the beef back into the pot.
Pour in the consommé and red wine and bring to a rolling simmer. Stir in the onion soup mix, seasonings and herbs.
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 90 minutes or two hours, until the meat is fork tender.
If your beef stew needs thickening then add the cornstarch slurry or Xathan gum and simmer for a couple of minutes.
Discard the bay leaves and check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crusty bread and plenty of chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Make it in your Instant Pot
Use just 2 cups broth + 1 cup wine.
Brown the beef and cook the vegetables using the Sauté function – you will probably need to brown the beef in batches. Follow the same method for Dutch Oven and cook for 35 minutes on high pressure. Allow for 15 minutes natural release then manually release any remaining steam.
Beef Stew in your Slow Cooker
Use just 2 cups broth + 1 cup wine.
Brown beef and cook the vegetables as above (this is easiest if your Crockpot allows for searing). Cook on the LOW setting for 8-10 hours or until the potatoes and beef are tender.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 512kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 1269mg (53%) Potassium 1103mg (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 11183IU (224%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	512kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	32g	49%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	2g	100%
Cholesterol	103mg	34%
Sodium	1269mg	53%
Potassium	1103mg	23%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	11183IU	224%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	80mg	8%
Iron	5mg	28%