Description
Easy Homemade Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to the table. This classic recipe features tender chunks of beef simmered with vibrant carrots and fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes, all enveloped in a flavorful broth. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this stew’s simplicity is matched only by its rich taste. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s an ideal option for meal prep and leftovers, making it a favorite among kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 large carrot (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and flour, coating evenly.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides; set aside.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot in the same pot for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add potatoes, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and browned beef back to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg