Name: Beef Stew Recipe: 7 Irresistible Secrets for Rich, Cozy Flavor
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups beef broth; 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 2 bay leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Description

This cozy beef stew is comfort food at its finest—tender chunks of beef simmered slowly with hearty vegetables in a savory, herb-kissed broth. It’s the kind of dish that warms you to the core and makes the whole kitchen smell like home. Perfect for chilly nights, meal prep, or whenever you crave a satisfying one-pot meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:
  Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
2. Sauté Veggies:
  In the same pot, add chopped onion and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add Tomato Paste & Herbs:
  Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
4. Add Broth and Beef: Return beef to the pot and pour in broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
5. Add Carrots & Potatoes:
  Stir in sliced carrots and cubed potatoes. Simmer uncovered for another 30–40 minutes, or until veggies are soft.
6. Thicken the Stew (Optional):
  Mix flour with cold water to form a slurry. Stir into the stew and cook 5 minutes until thickened.
7. Season & Serve:
  Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Notes

This stew tastes even better the next day.
You can add peas or mushrooms in the last 10 minutes for extra veggies.

Leftovers freeze beautifully—perfect for batch cooking!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course, Comfort Food
Method: Stovetop, Simmered
Cuisine: American, Homestyle

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 90mg