Description
This hearty Beef Stew recipe features tender chunks of stewing beef simmered with vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds stewing beef, trimmed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (more as needed)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- ½ cup red wine (optional)
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 ribs celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or as needed)
- 2 tablespoons water (or as needed)
- ¾ cup peas
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the stewing beef cubes in this flour mixture, coating them evenly.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Shake off excess flour from the beef cubes and brown them in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning to get a golden crust. Remove browned beef and set aside.
- Add chopped onions to the pot, adding more olive oil if needed. Cook the onions for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften and become translucent.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits for extra flavor.
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Stir well, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or up to 90 minutes, until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
- Mix cornstarch and water in equal parts to create a slurry. Bring the stew to a gentle boil and slowly whisk in the slurry, stirring continuously until the stew thickens to your desired consistency. Use more slurry if you prefer a thicker broth.
- Stir in the peas and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the hot beef stew into bowls and enjoy immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg