Beef Stew Recipe
This easy beef stew recipe is a family favorite. Tender veggies and beef in a rich brown broth!
Ingredients
- 2 poundsstewing beef (trimmed and cubed)
- 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoongarlic powder
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil (more as needed)
- 1onion (chopped)
- 6 cupsbeef broth
- ½ cupred wine (optional)
- 1 poundpotatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 4carrots (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 4ribs celery (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoonstomato paste
- 1 teaspoondried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh)
- 2 tablespoonscornstarch (or as needed)
- 2 tablespoonswater (or as needed)
- ¾ cuppeas
Directions
- 1
Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess flour from the beef and brown in small batches. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
- 3
Add the onions to the pot, adding more oil as needed, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
- 5
Stir in browned beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
- 6
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, if you'd like a thicker stew, you can add extra).
- 7
Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste.