Description
A comforting, hearty beef stew rich in flavor, featuring tender beef, sweet carrots, and creamy Yukon gold potatoes in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck beef (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon browning sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons roast beef base paste (like Better than Bouillon)
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2/3 cup red cooking wine (merlot or any dark red wine)
- Bunch of fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf (about 2 sprigs each))
- 4 large carrots (roughly chopped)
- 3 medium Yukon golden potatoes (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chuck beef with flour, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until each cube is lightly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef, browning on all sides for about 2 to 3 minutes. Work in batches to ensure even browning.
- Remove browned beef to a plate and set aside. Sauté celery, onion, and garlic in the same pot until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and beef base, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add beef stock and red wine along with fresh herbs, scraping up any brown bits. Return the beef to the pot, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 hours.
- Add potatoes and carrots, cover, and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until vegetables are tender and beef is fork-tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper.
Notes
Let the beef sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before browning for even cooking. Simmer uncovered if the stew seems too thin.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 165 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, hearty meal