Description
Warm up your evenings with a bowl of Old Fashioned Beef Stew, a quintessential comfort food that’s both hearty and satisfying. This classic dish features tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection with an array of nutritious vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. Ideal for chilly nights or family gatherings, this stew not only warms the body but also nurtures the soul. Its robust flavors meld beautifully over time, creating a meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s easy to prepare—perfect for cooks of any skill level. Enjoy this timeless recipe that invites warmth and togetherness into your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups carrots
- 2 cups potatoes
- 1 cup celery
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Return the beef to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, celery, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- For thicker stew, mix flour with cold water to create a slurry; stir into the stew and cook for additional 10 minutes.
- Discard bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg