Home Style Beef Cubes
Tender, savory, and irresistibly comforting, Home Style Beef Cubes are the ultimate one-pan dinner for cozy evenings. Featuring melt-in-your-mouth beef stew meat seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce infused with garlic, onion, soy sauce, and a hint of Worcestershire, this dish is pure comfort food bliss. The sauce is thickened to a luscious consistency, perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, rice, or even crusty bread. With cozy herbs like thyme and the warming depth of a bay leaf, this recipe brings the taste of home to your dinner table. Ready in under two hours with minimal prep, Home Style Beef Cubes is a hearty, satisfying meal your entire family will love.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the beef cubes in the flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off any excess flour.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef cubes in batches, searing them until golden brown on all sides. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor.
Return the seared beef cubes to the skillet. Add the dried thyme and bay leaf to the mixture. Bring everything to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 70-80 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir this mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.8 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 5932 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 143.4 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 2755 mg | 59% | |
*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.
