Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe
A warm bowl of stew brings comfort to every table. This Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe is rich, hearty, and soul-soothing.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp flour for thickening
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in Dutch oven on medium-high heat.
- Add beef in batches and brown on all sides.
- Remove beef; set aside in a bowl.
- In same pot, sauté onion until soft and golden.
- Add garlic, cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in tomato paste, herbs, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Return beef to pot, sprinkle flour, stir well.
- Pour in beef broth; bring mixture to boil.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and celery to pot.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
- Stew is ready when beef is fork-tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use beef chuck for best flavor and texture.
- Brown beef in small batches for proper searing.
- Simmer low and slow for tender meat.
- Add peas or corn near end for variety.
- Let stew rest 10 minutes before serving.