Description
This Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, made with tender beef simmered in a rich, flavorful broth alongside hearty vegetables. A perfect one-pot meal for chilly nights, this classic homemade stew is easy to prepare, great for meal prep, and even more delicious the next day. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a cozy and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stewing beef, trimmed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 6 cups beef broth
- ½ cup red wine (optional)
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 fresh sprig)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- ¾ cup peas
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: In a bowl, toss beef cubes with flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef and onions until nicely seared.
- Build the broth: Pour in beef broth and red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Simmer the stew: Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
- Thicken the stew: Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then slowly stir it into the stew until thickened.
- Add the peas: Stir in peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve & enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving with fresh bread or biscuits.
Notes
- For a slow cooker version, brown the beef first, then add all ingredients (except peas) to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- For a gluten-free option, coat the beef with cornstarch instead of flour.
- For extra flavor, add Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, or bay leaves.
- For a vegetarian alternative, swap beef for mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
