Best Ever Beef Stew
Looking for a cozy, delicious meal to warm you from the inside out? This Best Ever Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender beef, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots in a rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for a quick dinner, make-ahead meals, or cold weather comfort, this easy recipe is a family favorite that’s loaded with goodness. Whether you’re seeking dinner ideas, fall food inspiration, or just an easy meal to impress, this stew checks every box.
Ingredients
- 2 poundsbeef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 4 cupspotatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 cupscarrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 largeonion, chopped
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tablespoonstomato paste
- 4 cupsbeef broth
- 1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce
- 1 cupred wine (optional)
- ¼ cupall-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2bay leaves
- 1 teaspoonfresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 ½ teaspoonssalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
Directions
- 1
Pat the beef dry and coat evenly in flour.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Brown the beef in batches on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze with Worcestershire sauce and red wine (if using).
- 5
Pour in beef broth and return the beef to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- 8
Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.