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Classic Beef Stew Recipe

A hearty and comforting beef stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
Liquids
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup red wine optional
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning beef

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return the beef to the pot. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  2. Pour in beef broth and red wine, if using. Bring to a boil.
Simmer the Stew
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender.
  2. Add potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve
  1. Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew in the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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