Description

Stove Top Beef Stew is a hearty, one-pot comfort food classic featuring tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery in a rich, savory broth. Simmered slowly on the stove, it’s the perfect cold-weather meal made with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

2 lbs stewing beef (chuck roast), cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth or stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup frozen peas (optional)

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Instructions

Season the beef with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Return beef to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, and celery.
Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add bay leaf and thyme.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
In the last 20–30 minutes of cooking, uncover the pot to allow the stew to thicken slightly.
Stir in frozen peas during the final 5 minutes of cooking, if using.
Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm.

Notes

Chuck roast is ideal for stew because it becomes tender when slow-cooked.To thicken stew further, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir in near the end of cooking.This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.Add extra vegetables like mushrooms, turnips, or green beans for variety.Freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 410
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 95mg