Description
Looking for the best beef stew recipe? This one is quick to prep easy to follow and delivers a simple hearty and healthy meal every time. Perfect for cozy family dinners holidays weekend gatherings or meal prep this classic stew is rich comforting and satisfying. A great idea for cold nights potlucks or make ahead meals this recipe is dependable flavorful and beginner friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 carrots sliced
- 1 cup peas
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and brown beef in batches for about 5 minutes per batch to develop flavor.
- Remove beef and add onion cooking for 4 minutes until soft then stir in garlic and tomato paste cooking 1 minute.
- Return beef to pot add beef broth bay leaves salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add potatoes and carrots and cook for another 30 minutes until tender.
- Stir in peas and cook 5 minutes then adjust seasoning and remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- Brown beef well for best flavor.
- Simmer gently to keep meat tender.
- Stew tastes better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg