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EASY HOMEMADE BEEF STEW Recipe Image

EASY HOMEMADE BEEF STEW

This easy easy homemade beef stew recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins | Yield: 6 Servings
  • Ingredients:
  • pounds Beef Chuck Roast cut into 2-inch chunks; excess fat removed
  • teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
  • tablespoons Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat for non-gluten
  • tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ Yellow Onion Chopped Large
  • Garlic Cloves minced
  • Large Carrot or two small-medium cut into 2-inch chunks
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes diced into 2-inch pieces
  • c Beef Broth
  • ¼ c Tomato Paste
  • tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • Bay Leaves
  • teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves to garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the oven to 160 degrees C or 325 degrees F.
  2. Generously season with salt and pepper the beef chunks.
  3. Coat the seasoned beef chunks with flour.
  4. Place a large Dutch oven on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
  5. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
  6. Add in the beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until brown. Make sure to cook them in batches.
  7. Place the cooked beef on a clean plate, then set aside.
  8. In the same Dutch oven, add the garlic, carrots, and onions. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent and aromatic.
  9. Add in the beef broth, potatoes, bay leaf, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir and scrape the bottom to get the brown bits.
  10. Allow the mixture to simmer.
  11. Put the beef back into the pot and stir until well combined.
  12. Cover and place it inside the preheated oven.
  13. Cook for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
  14. Remove from the oven and discard the bay leaf. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
  15. Serve and enjoy!
  16. Nutrition Facts:
  17. Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2223IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 6mg