Description
Looking for the best classic beef stew with vegetables that is easy comforting and full of flavor? This simple slow cooked dish delivers tender beef hearty vegetables and a rich broth that feels satisfying and nourishing. Perfect for family dinners cozy weekends holiday meals or meal prep. It is a quick idea for stress free cooking and a healthy option when paired with balanced sides and enjoyed warm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck cut into chunks
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes cubed
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Season beef chunks with salt and pepper evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and brown beef in batches for 4 minutes per side then remove.
- Sauté onion for 5 minutes then add garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in flour then slowly add beef broth scraping the pot then add bay leaves.
- Return beef add carrots potatoes and celery then cover and simmer on low for 2 hours until tender.
Notes
- Cut vegetables large to prevent overcooking.
- Simmer gently for tender beef.
- Add broth if stew thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg