Description
A comforting, hearty beef stew simmered to perfection, filled with tender beef, vegetables, and rich flavors.
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)
- A bunch of fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, about 2 sprigs each)
- 4 large carrots (roughly chopped)
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with flour, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss until each cube is lightly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear beef until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, working in batches.
- Remove beef and set aside, leaving browned bits in the pot.
- Add chopped celery, onion, and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and beef base; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add beef stock and red wine, scraping bits from the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return beef to pot, cover, and simmer on medium-low for about 2 hours.
- Add potatoes and carrots; cover and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Brown the beef in batches and use the fond for flavor. Adjust seasoning near the end.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 165 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, comforting meal, hearty dinner, one-pot recipe, cozy food