Description
Experience the warmth of home with this Easy Homemade Beef Stew, a classic dish perfect for any occasion. This hearty stew features tender beef chunks simmered with vibrant vegetables in a rich, savory broth that warms you from the inside out. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice cooks can create a comforting meal that brings family and friends together. Customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs to make it uniquely yours. Plus, it’s excellent for meal prep, as it keeps well in the fridge or freezer for convenient meals throughout the week.
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 (or whole wheat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado 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
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Season beef chunks with salt and pepper; coat with flour.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown beef in batches.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrot until lightly browned.
- Add potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme; scrape up browned bits from the pot.
- Return beef to the pot; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer to the oven; cook for about 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg