Easy Beef Stew Recipe

This Classic Homemade Beef Stew recipe is so easy to make and so heavenly. A one-pot meal that’s hearty, flavorful and loaded with tender beef morsels, potatoes, and carrots. Cooked in a rich and savory sauce, this beef stew recipe is comfort food at its best.

This simple and healthy beef stew recipe can easily be made in an instant pot, slow cooker, in the oven, or on a stovetop. We will be showing you the different ways to cook up this delicious homemade beef stew so you can make it whichever way is more convenient. Enjoy tender, melt in your mouth beef chunks with soft comforting potatoes and carrots. We assure you that this will be the best beef stew recipe you will ever have!

Note: To finish cooking this beef stew on the stovetop, cover the pot and let it simmer for 60-90 using medium to low heat. Check it occasionally to see if the beef is tender using a fork and add some broth or water if the sauce starts to dry out.

1. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
2. 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces.
3. 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. 4 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions)
5. 1 can (14 oz each) lower sodium beef broth.
6. 1 can (8 oz each) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce with Basil, Garlic and Oregano.

Easy Homemade Beef Stew

Made with tender meat chunks, carrots, and potatoes in a deliciously seasoned sauce on a stove-top.

Prep: 15min

Total: 165min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 936 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast (cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed)
• 1 Tsp Kosher Salt
• ½ Tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour (or Whole Wheat for non-gluten)
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• ½ Yellow Onion (Chopped Large)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 Large Carrot (or two small-medium, cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes (diced into 2-inch pieces)
• 2 Cups Beef Broth
• ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Bay Leaves
• 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves (to garnish)

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. Season the beef chunks on all sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over and toss the seasoned beef to coat it on all sides
3. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef in batches, on all sides, for 3-4 minutes per batch. Don’t worry about cooking the beef all the way through at this stage. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
4. Add the onions, garlic, and carrots to the Dutch oven, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly browned.
5. Add the potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce, and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring, and return the beef to the pot. Cover the Dutch oven, and transfer to the preheated oven
7. Cook the stew for 2-2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the stew and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.

Beef Stew Recipe

This easy beef stew recipe is a family favorite. Tender veggies and beef in a rich brown broth!

Prep: 20min

Total: 90min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 444 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 383 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds stewing beef (trimmed and cubed)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 6 cups beef broth
• ½ cup red wine (optional)
• 1 pound potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 4 carrots (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 4 stalks celery (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¾ cup peas

Instruction:

1. Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture.
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Cook the beef and onions until browned.
3. Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
4. Stir in all remaining ingredients except for peas, cornstarch and water. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
5. Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency (you may not need all of the slurry).
6. Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste.

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