Description
This Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is the perfect cozy, cold-weather meal. It’s loaded with fall vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and butternut squash, and slow-simmered with tender chunks of beef in a deeply savory broth. Whether you’re looking for a hearty dinner idea, a healthy meal prep option, or simply a comforting one-pot dinner, this easy beef stew fits the bill. Packed with rich flavor and autumnal ingredients, it’s a satisfying choice for those seeking quick dinners and wholesome food ideas.
Ingredients
2.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cups butternut squash, cubed
1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine (optional)
4 cups beef broth
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
Instructions
1. Pat beef dry and toss with flour, salt, and pepper.
2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Add beef broth, return beef to pot, and stir.
6. Add potatoes, butternut squash, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours.
8. Remove bay leaf and herb stems. Taste and adjust seasoning.
9. Serve hot with garnish if desired.
Notes
Let the stew rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered during the last 20 minutes or use a cornstarch slurry.
This stew freezes well—just thaw overnight and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop or slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef stew, autumn recipe, comfort food, one-pot dinner, fall dinner ideas