Hearty Classic Beef Stew Recipe

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Warm up with this comforting and flavorful classic beef stew recipe made with tender chunks of beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. This one-pot meal is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights and easy family dinners.

📋 Ingredients:

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Sear the Beef

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.
Add the beef in batches (do not overcrowd the pan) and brown all sides.
Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

Step 3: Add Flour and Tomato Paste

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and cook for another minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 4: Deglaze and Simmer

Slowly pour in the 4 cups of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
Return the browned beef to the pot.
Add thyme, carrots, and potatoes. Stir to combine.

Step 5: Cook the Stew

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Once the stew is thick and flavorful, remove from heat.
Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.

✅ Tips for the Best Beef Stew:

For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine while deglazing the pot.
Cut your beef and vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
Stew tastes even better the next day, so it’s perfect for meal prep!

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For me, meat is more than protein it’s a love language. My grandpa’s shop wasn’t just a business; it was a place where farmers, families, and food lovers swapped secrets over sausage samples. Those early lessons stuck:

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