Easy Easy Beef Stew
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Easy Easy Beef Stew, a classic one-pot recipe that combines tender, slow-simmered beef with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and peas. This foolproof dish uses simple ingredients like beef broth, tomato paste, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce to create a rich, savory gravy you'll want to savor with every bite. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf, this beef stew is easy to prepare yet packs a restaurant-quality punch. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or you're meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is a deliciously filling option that’s ready in just two hours. Serve it with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper, then sear in the hot oil in batches, ensuring each piece is browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste.
Gradually stir in the beef broth, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for extra flavor.
Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Return the seared beef to the pot, along with the potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 90-120 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well developed.
Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the stew into bowls and serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.1 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.2 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 816 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 7280 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.0 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 278.5 g | 557% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 38.4 mg | 213% | |
| Potassium | 8304 mg | 177% | |
*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.
