Description
This easy homemade beef stew features tender chunks of beef chuck slow-cooked with hearty carrots, Yukon gold potatoes, aromatic garlic, and onion in a richly seasoned tomato and beef broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour (or Whole Wheat for non-gluten)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- ½ Yellow Onion, chopped large
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Large Carrot, cut into 2-inch chunks (or two small-medium carrots)
- 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced into 2-inch pieces
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves (to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for slow cooking the stew.
- Season the beef chunks evenly with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Sprinkle the gluten-free flour over the beef and toss to coat all pieces thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the beef chunks in batches, browning on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to a plate and set aside.
- In the same Dutch oven, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrot. Cook while stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften and lightly brown.
- Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and fresh thyme leaves. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop while stirring, then return the browned beef chunks to the pot. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid.
- Transfer the covered Dutch oven to the preheated oven and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is very tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and taste the stew; season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg