Easy Beef Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty and delicious Easy Beef Stew, the ultimate comfort food for chilly days or when you’re craving a satisfying, home-cooked meal. Packed with tender chunks of beef, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, and a rich, savory broth infused with thyme and a touch of tomato paste, this one-pot recipe is a guaranteed family favorite. The beef is perfectly browned to lock in flavor, while slow simmering ensures it melts in your mouth with every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and simmered to perfection over two hours, this classic stew is as easy as it is flavorful. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it serves six and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Serve it with crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of the luscious broth—your dinner table has never smelled or tasted so good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into chunks
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the beef cubes with all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the beef evenly.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Sauté the diced onion until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor.
Return the browned beef to the pot, along with the beef broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the bay leaf, thyme, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
About 10 minutes before the stew is done, stir in the frozen peas and let them cook until heated through.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your hearty Easy Beef Stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1069 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1291 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.
