Beef Stew Recipe

Beef Stew Recipe

from spendwithpennies.com
Beef
90 min
8 servings
444 kcal / serving

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
  • 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. 1

    Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture. 

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Cook the beef and onions until browned.

  3. 3

    Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.

  4. 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. 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, if you'd like a thicker stew, you can add extra).

  6. 6

    Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste.