Busy Day Beef Stew

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Perfect for hectic schedules, Busy Day Beef Stew is a hearty, one-pot comfort meal that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. This robust stew combines tender, seared beef stew meat with a medley of carrots, potatoes, and peas, all simmered in a rich, savory broth infused with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic spices like thyme and bay leaf. Ready in under two hours with just 15 minutes of prep, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays. Thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry, the velvety sauce clings to every bite, making it the ultimate cozy dish that pairs perfectly with crusty bread or fluffy rice. Easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing, this homemade stew is sure to become a family favorite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 3 large (peeled and sliced) carrots
• 4 medium (peeled and cubed) potatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) black pepper

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil.

2. Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper. Brown the meat in batches, ensuring all sides are seared. Remove the meat and set aside.

3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

5. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, and seared beef. Pour in the beef broth, ensuring the ingredients are just covered.

6. Mix in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.

7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the stew simmer for 75 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. After 75 minutes, add the frozen peas and stir them into the stew.

9. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water to form a slurry. Gradually add this mixture to the stew while stirring to thicken the sauce.

10. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

11. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (531.1g)

Calories		580
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		35.6 g	46%
	Saturated Fat	13.3 g	66%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		106 mg	35%
Sodium		1114 mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate		34.0 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
	Total Sugars	5.8 g
Protein		36.1 g	72%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		69 mg	5%
Iron		5.8 mg	32%
Potassium		1246 mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1916 cal (53.2%%)

Protein: 872 cal (24.2%%)

Carbs: 814 cal (22.6%%)