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Hearty Classic Beef Stew: The Ultimate Comfort Food

This homemade beef stew recipe is seasoned with aromatic herbs like rosemary and parsley for a hearty and delicious dinner that's perfect for any night of the week. The magic happens as the beef slowly tenderizes and the vegetables absorb all those wonderful flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 401
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Working in batches, add beef to the pot in a single layer (don't overcrowd) and cook until well browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes to create a roux.
  6. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to scrape up all the flavorful brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
  8. Return the browned beef to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  10. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Return to a simmer, cover, and cook for another 45-60 minutes, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  11. Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  12. Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 436mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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