Beef Stew Recipe

Beef Stew Recipe

from spendwithpennies.com
90 min

This easy beef stew recipe is a family favorite. Tender veggies and beef in a rich brown broth!

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 (or as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons water (or as needed)
  • ¾ cup peas

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.