On the Cheap One Pot Beef Stew
Discover the ultimate comfort food on a budget with this delicious "On the Cheap One Pot Beef Stew" recipe! Bursting with hearty flavors, this stew combines tender chunks of beef, wholesome vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, and a rich tomato-infused broth, all simmered together in one pot for maximum ease and flavor. Perfectly seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, and thickened with a touch of flour, this dish offers a cozy, home-cooked meal that’s as frugal as it is satisfying. With minimal prep, affordable ingredients, and a single pot to clean, this beef stew is the ultimate weeknight dinner hero. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread for the perfect way to warm your soul and stretch your budget!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into chunks
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
Season the beef stew meat with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add it to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove any raw taste.
Add the tomato paste, stirring to coat the onion and garlic evenly.
Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 45 minutes, add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes. Stir to combine, making sure everything is submerged in the broth.
Cover the pot and continue to simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the stew hot, optionally with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1113 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1221 mg | 26% | |
*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.
