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Hearty beef stew with carrots and potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley in a bowl, perfect for a cozy meal.

Hearty & Easy Beef Stew

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Easy Beef Stew recipe. Bursting with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, this hearty dish is a true crowd-pleaser that's perfect for warming up on chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 486 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch Oven

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 lbs Chuck roast
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper to season chuck
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 16 oz frozen peas thawed
  • 4 medium celery sticks
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 large carrots
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1.5 lbs yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp vegetable bouillon I love the better than bouillon brand
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp Umami seasoning (optional) onion powder, dried mushroom powder, mustard seed, red pepper, dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 Star anise
  • 2-3 sprigs thyme
  • Parsley for garnish
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325F.
    Hand adjusting oven temperature dial to 160 degrees, focusing on precise cooking settings at home.
  • Cut your beef into 2" chunks and salt and pepper them. I used a tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
    Raw beef cubes seasoned with salt on a wooden cutting board, ready for cooking.
  • Dice your onions, celery, and carrots and set aside.
    Chopped celery, carrots, and onions on a wooden cutting board, ready for cooking.
  • Heat your avocado oil on medium high heat for 4 minutes. Add in your beef and sear for 4-5 minutes on both sides or until nice and browned on both sides. Set aside once browned.
    Cooking beef chunks in a pot with tongs for a savory stew on a wooden surface.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add in your veggies to the same pan. Make sure to scrape all that delicious fond on the bottom of the pan. Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes.
    Person stirring chopped carrots, celery, and onions in a pot with a wooden spoon. Perfect for a homemade soup recipe.
  • Add in your tomato paste and cook that down for 4 minutes.
    Colorful veggies cooking in a pot: carrots, celery, onions, and tomato paste being stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Add your beef back in and your flour. Combine until all the flour is fully incorporated.
    Beef stew preparation with seasoned meat and vegetables in a pot, dusted with flour, ready to cook.
  • Add in the red wine, beef broth, vegetable bouillon, Worcestire sauce, soy sauce, and umami seasoning. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
    Hearty beef stew with carrots and celery in a pot, perfect comfort food for chilly days.
  • Add in your thyme, bay leaf, and star of anise. Cover and cook on 325F for 2 hours.
    Hearty beef stew with carrots, celery, bay leaf, and thyme in a Dutch oven. Perfect comforting and savory meal.
  • Once the two hours are done, dice your potatoes and add to your stew. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
    Pot of hearty beef stew with potatoes simmering in rich broth, cooking on a stove in a rustic kitchen.
  • Add in your frozen peas and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
    Homemade beef stew with potatoes and peas in a pot, perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.
  • Top with parsley and serve! (don't forget to remove the herb stems and star anise!)
    Hearty beef stew with potatoes, carrots, and peas in rich gravy served in a white bowl, topped with fresh herbs.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 516mgPotassium: 1415mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4366IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 6mg
Keyword beef, stew, vegetables
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