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Joe Rooney

Easy Homemade Beef Stew for a Cozy Delicious Meal

This easy homemade beef stew is a comforting and delicious meal featuring tender beef chunks, hearty carrots, and potatoes simmered in a flavorful sauce. Perfect as a cozy winter dinner, this easy beef stew recipe delivers a tender beef vegetable stew experience that is simple to prepare and sure to satisfy any appetite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 383
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 or two small-medium cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes diced into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth see note
  • ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Bay Leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves to garnish

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to warm up.
  2. Coat the beef chunks with kosher salt, black pepper, and gluten-free flour, ensuring all sides are covered well.
  3. Heat olive or avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the beef evenly in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then remove and keep aside.
  4. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and carrot pieces to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are just starting to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Mix in the potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh thyme, and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits.
  6. Return the browned beef to the pot and bring everything to a gentle simmer on the stove.
  7. Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the oven; cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is tender and the flavors are well melded.
  8. Remove the bay leaf, give the stew a taste, and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve the stew warm, garnished with fresh thyme.

Notes

  • If you prefer your stew with more broth, feel free to add 1 to 2 cups of water or extra beef broth about halfway through cooking or 30 minutes before finishing. You can substitute different cuts of beef such as pre-cut stew meat, bottom round, rump roast, or pot roast. To add a spicy kick, stir in 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Chopped celery can also be included for extra flavor and texture.