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Best Ever Beef Stew Recipe

Best Ever Beef Stew Recipe
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4.9 from 14 reviews

This Best Ever Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender chunks of beef chuck roast simmered with potatoes, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners, it combines classic ingredients with simple preparation for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Coating

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

  • 4 yellow potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Cooking Fats

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: Coat the beef chunks evenly with flour, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful crust and help thicken the stew later.
  2. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides in batches to avoid overcrowding. This locks in juices and adds depth to the stew. Set browned beef aside.
  3. Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste and deglaze: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flavor. Pour in a small amount of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits for extra flavor.
  5. Combine ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add chopped potatoes, carrots, remaining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
  6. Simmer the stew: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove bay leaves from the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or your favorite side.

Notes

  • For thicker stew, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce liquid.
  • You can substitute red potatoes for yellow potatoes if preferred.
  • Using Worcestershire sauce adds umami flavor but can be omitted for a milder taste.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.
  • Beef chuck roast is ideal for this recipe because of its balance of fat and connective tissue which becomes tender with slow cooking.

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Keywords: beef stew, hearty beef stew, classic stew, beef chuck roast recipe, winter comfort food, slow cooked beef

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