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A steaming bowl of hearty beef stew with vegetables

Proven Way to Grow 3 Beef Stew

This recipe provides a hearty and flavorful beef stew, perfect for a comforting meal. It involves slow cooking to ensure tender beef and well-developed flavors.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew
  • 2 lbs Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium Celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1.5 lbs Potatoes, peeled and diced

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels, then toss it with flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to coat.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove the beef and set aside.
  4. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Return the beef to the pot, then pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves.
  8. Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Final Steps
  1. Add diced potatoes to the stew and continue to cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Notes

For a thicker stew, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the simmering stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.