Beef Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stewing beef
trimmed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons 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 stalks celery
cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
or 1 sprig fresh
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¾ cup peas
Directions
- 1
Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Cook the beef and onions until browned.
- 3
Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
- 4
Stir in all remaining ingredients except for peas, cornstarch and water. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
- 5
Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency (you may not need all of the slurry).
- 6
Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste.
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply comforting, hearty meal that feels like a warm hug? This easy beef stew recipe is a true family favorite, delivering rich, savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tender beef in every spoonful. It’s the perfect dish to gather around on a chilly evening.
Why This Beef Stew Works
The magic of this beef stew lies in its simple yet effective layering of flavors. You'll start by browning the seasoned stewing beef, creating a foundational depth that permeates the entire dish. The combination of aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and carrots, slowly simmered in a rich beef broth, develops an incredible complexity. The optional addition of red wine further enhances the savory notes, giving the stew an extra layer of sophisticated flavor.
What you'll find here is a classic, no-fuss beef stew that consistently delivers on taste and texture. Each bite offers incredibly tender stewing beef, soft potatoes, and perfectly cooked carrots and celery, all bathed in a robust, savory brown broth. The peas, added at the end, provide a pop of freshness and color, rounding out this deeply satisfying meal. This hearty dish is designed to be both nourishing and supremely comforting, perfect for a cozy night in.
Customization & Variations
This beef stew is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. Feel free to swap out some of the root vegetables; parsnips or turnips would make excellent additions. If you prefer to skip the alcohol, you can easily omit the red wine without sacrificing much flavor; just add an equivalent amount of beef broth or water. For an herb variation, consider fresh thyme alongside the rosemary.
Serving & Context
This beef stew is the quintessential comfort food, ideal for Sunday dinners or a hearty weeknight meal. Serve it piping hot in deep bowls, perhaps alongside a crusty loaf of bread for soaking up every last drop of that incredible rich brown broth.