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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Hearty Old Fashioned Beef Stew for Cozy Nights In

This Old Fashioned Beef Stew brings warmth and nostalgia, combining tender beef and vibrant vegetables for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck opt for well-marbled cuts
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating beef
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for browning the beef
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Beef Broth preferably homemade
  • 3 medium Carrots chopped
  • 4 medium Potatoes cubed
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme or use fresh if available
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, toss the beef chuck cubes with all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced celery for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, then return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth to cover the ingredients.
  5. Add dried thyme and bay leaf, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Add chopped carrots and cubed potatoes, stir gently, cover, and continue to simmer for an additional 45-60 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow flavors to meld overnight in the fridge for an even better taste when reheated.

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