Quick Beef Stew
Satisfy your craving for comfort food in record time with this hearty and flavorful Quick Beef Stew! Packed with tender chunks of seared beef, vibrant vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas, and a rich, tomato-infused broth, this recipe delivers all the depth of a slow-cooked stew in just under an hour. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread for a cozy meal that feels like it simmered all day. Easy, satisfying, and family-friendly, this quick beef stew is destined to become a weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound stew beef (bite-sized chunks)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season the stew beef with salt and black pepper, then sear it in the pot until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.
In the same pot, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in the carrots and potatoes, and cook for 2-3 minutes, letting them absorb the flavors.
Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat the vegetables.
Pour in the beef broth, then return the beef to the pot. Add the bay leaf and Italian seasoning, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 25 minutes, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the stew to thicken it, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
901 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6054 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.7 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2822 mg | 60% | |
*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.
