Solo Skillet Beef Stew
Perfect for cozy nights and solo dining, this hearty Solo Skillet Beef Stew is a one-pot marvel that delivers classic comfort in just the right portion for one. Featuring tender, seared beef, a medley of carrots, potatoes, and peas, and a rich, herb-infused broth made with tomato paste and beef stock, this recipe is as satisfying as it is simple. Ready in under an hour, it combines the convenience of skillet cooking with the slow-simmered flavors of a traditional stew. Whether you're managing a busy schedule or savoring some me-time, this single-serving beef stew is the ultimate warm, flavorful meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 baby red potato, diced into small chunks
- 1.5 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.25 cup frozen peas
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, toss the beef stew meat with the flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and wait until it’s shimmering.
Add the beef to the skillet in a single layer. Brown the beef on all sides, about 3-4 minutes total. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the carrot rounds and diced potato to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 3 minutes.
Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Check the potatoes and carrots to ensure they are tender.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve hot in your favorite bowl and enjoy your solo beef stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2578 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 18% | |
*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.
