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Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

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A warm bowl of stew brings comfort to every table. This Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe is rich, hearty, and soul-soothing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner Recipes, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 410 kcal

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

  1. Use beef chuck for best flavor and texture.
  2. Brown beef in small batches for proper searing.
  3. Simmer low and slow for tender meat.
  4. Add peas or corn near end for variety.
  5. Let stew rest 10 minutes before serving.
Keyword Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe