Classic Beef Stew

Traditional beef stew with tender beef, potatoes, and vegetables in rich gravy. Perfect comfort food for cold days.

Prep: 20min
Cook: 150min
Serves: 6
easy
385 cal
Hearty beef stew with vegetables in bowl

Recipe Categories

TomatoBakingBeef StewOnionGarlicHerbCarrotBeefPotato

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef stew meatcut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 large Potatoescubed
  • 4 large Carrotssliced
  • 3 Celery stalkschopped
  • 1 large Oniondiced
  • 4 cloves Garlicminced
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup Flourfor thickening
  • To taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season beef with salt and pepper, brown in large pot.

  2. 2

    Remove beef, add onion and garlic to pot.

  3. 3

    Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute, then add beef back.

  4. 4

    Add broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaves.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered 1.5 hours, add vegetables, cook 45 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Mix flour with water, stir in to thicken, cook 10 minutes.

💡 Pro Tips

Brown the beef well for maximum flavor in the stew.

🔄 Variations

Add mushrooms, parsnips, or turnips for different vegetables.

🏠 Storage

Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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