Description
Easy Homemade Beef Stew is the perfect dish to bring warmth and comfort to your dinner table. This hearty recipe features tender chunks of beef, vibrant carrots, and fluffy potatoes simmered in a rich, savory broth. It’s ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home and is incredibly easy to prepare, promising an explosion of flavor that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it fresh or as leftovers, this stew only gets better with time, making it a fantastic option for meal prep. Dive into the comforting embrace of this delightful dish today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 Large Carrot (cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes (diced)
- 2 Cups Beef Broth
- ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Fresh Thyme Leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and flour, coating evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the beef in batches.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and carrots until lightly browned.
- Add potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Scrape any browned bits from the pot.
- Bring to a simmer and return the beef to the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven.
- Cook for about 2–2.5 hours until the beef is fork-tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg