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Easy Beef Stew Recipe - Comforting & Tender

Easy Beef Stew Recipe – Comforting & Tender

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This easy beef stew delivers tender, flavorful chunks of beef in a rich, hearty broth. It’s perfect for cozy weeknights and can be made in under an hour.

  • Total Time: 75
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

✓ 2 tablespoons olive oil
✓ 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
✓ Salt and black pepper to taste
✓ 1 large onion, chopped
✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 3 carrots, sliced
✓ 2 celery stalks, chopped
✓ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
✓ 4 cups beef broth
✓ 2 tablespoons tomato paste
✓ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
✓ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
✓ 1 teaspoon paprika
✓ 2 bay leaves
✓ 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
✓ 1 cup frozen peas
✓ Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

✓ Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

✓ Add beef cubes and cook until all sides are browned, about 5 minutes.

✓ Remove beef and set aside.

✓ In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.

✓ Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

✓ Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute.

✓ Pour in beef broth and tomato paste, scraping up any browned bits.

✓ Return beef to the pot.

✓ Add thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.

✓ Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes.

✓ Add potatoes and peas in the last 15 minutes of cooking.

✓ Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This stew tastes even better the next day. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 25