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Easy Homemade Beef Stew

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Easy Homemade Beef Stew is a cozy, hearty one-pot meal made with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly nights or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs stew beef (chuck roast, cut into chunks)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth or stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear beef chunks in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat.
  6. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  7. Add potatoes and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and broth thickens.
  9. Adjust seasoning to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
  • Add parsnips or mushrooms for variety.
  • Deglaze with red wine for deeper flavor before adding broth.
  • Can be made in a slow cooker: cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  • Stew tastes even better the next day and freezes well for up to 3 months.

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