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Stove Top Beef Stew
Tender, juicy beef stew with potatoes and carrots slow cooks on the stove top. It's the perfect comfort food any time!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 569 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chuck beef cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon browning sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 talks celery chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons roast beef base paste (like Better then Bouillon)
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2/3 cup red cooking wine (merlot or any dark red wine)
- bunch of fresh herbs rosemary, thyme, bay leaf (about 2 sprigs each)
- 4 large carrots roughly chopped
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes cut into cubes
Instructions
- Season the beef with flour, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and browning sauce (if using.)
- In a large dutch oven set over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, sear the beef on all sides for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the celery, onions, and garlic to the dutch oven, and sauté until soft. Stir in the tomato paste and beef base and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine, broth and fresh herbs. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 2 hours.
- Stir in the tomato paste and beef base and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine, broth and fresh herbs. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, add the potatoes and carrots and continue cooking on medium-low heat for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
- Once the beef is perfectly tender, garnish and serve with rice, mashed potatoes or crunchy toast.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover beef stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
569kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
157mg
(52%)
Sodium
1848mg
(77%)
Potassium
1779mg
(51%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
8204IU
(164%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 569
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 569kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1848mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 1779mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 8204IU | 164% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.