Easy Beef Stew
The easy Beef Stew is hearty, comforting and made in one pot. Full of tender flavorful beef and requires minimal prep, it makes for a delicious family meal!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 286kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
- 6 carrots roughly chopped
- 3 celery sticks sliced
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Sprinkle the flour on top and toss well to combine.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes
- Add the onions and garlic, and saute until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and continue to cook with the onions and garlic, about 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, thyme and basil along with the broth and stir to combine, scraping any brown bits in the pot.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 90 minutes, or until the beef is very tender.
- Remove the bay leaves, season with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and they will keep for around 3 days. You can also freeze the stew and it will keep for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7824IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg