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Easy Beef Stew Recipe
Easy classic beef stew with chunks of tender chuck roast, carrots, potatoes, and a ton of beefy flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 900 g beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups 1 liter beef broth
- 1 cup 240 ml red wine (optional, can substitute with more beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 lb 450 g baby potatoes, halved or left whole if small
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper to evenly coat them.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef cubes in batches (to avoid overcrowding) and sear on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions and minced garlic (all 6 cloves). Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using) to deglaze the pot, stirring to loosen any bits stuck to the bottom. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally.
- After the beef has cooked for about 1.5 hours, add the carrots, baby potatoes (either whole or halved), and celery to the pot. Stir well and let everything simmer for another 30 to 40 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve the stew hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
923mg
(38%)
Potassium
941mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5233IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 941mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5233IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.