Absolutely! Here’s a classic, hearty beef stew recipe—perfect for warming up on a chilly day. 🍲
Hearty Beef Stew
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute more broth)
- 3 large carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- Toss in flour until lightly coated.
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef on all sides (do this in batches if needed). Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pot, sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Deglaze & Simmer
- Add wine (if using) and scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
- Return beef to the pot, pour in beef broth.
- Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
4. Add Vegetables
- Add carrots, celery, and potatoes.
- Simmer another 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Finish
- Add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips
- For a thicker stew, mix 1–2 tbsp cornstarch with a little water and stir in during the last 5–10 minutes.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
💡 Optional twist: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a teaspoon of tomato paste for extra depth of flavor.
If you want, I can give a one-pot slow cooker beef stew version that’s even easier and extra tender.
Do you want me to do that?
