Easy Beef Stew Recipe – Hearty, Classic & Comforting
A hearty and flavorful one-pot beef stew packed with tender meat, vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for cold nights, easy dinners, or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
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2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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½ cup red wine (or more broth)
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4 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 bay leaf
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1 tsp dried thyme
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3 carrots, sliced
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1½ lbs potatoes, cubed
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: cornstarch slurry to thicken
Instructions
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Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in batches in oil. Set aside.
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Sauté onion and garlic, add tomato paste.
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Deglaze with wine, add broth, Worcestershire, bay leaf, and thyme.
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Return beef to pot. Simmer 10 minutes. Add carrots, celery, potatoes.
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Cover and cook on low for 1½ to 2 hours until beef is tender.
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Stir in cornstarch slurry if thicker consistency is desired.
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Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
Make ahead and store up to 5 days. Freezes well. Add peas or greens during final 10 minutes for extra color.