Description
This Easy Homemade Beef Stew is a cozy, one-pot meal packed with tender beef, hearty potatoes, sweet carrots, and a rich, flavorful broth. It’s the perfect quick dinner idea when you want comfort food without fuss. Ideal for meal prepping, cold nights, or hearty dinner ideas, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite among your go-to food ideas for the season.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 large yellow potatoes, cubed
4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cut beef into uniform cubes. Peel and chop the carrots, onions, and potatoes. Mince the garlic.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches until seared. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Deglaze the pot with a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Add the remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, and beef. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Add potatoes and carrots during the last 30–40 minutes of cooking.
7. Once vegetables are tender, season with salt and pepper to taste. Thicken if desired by mashing some potatoes or simmering uncovered.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and your favorite side.
Notes
Browning the beef in batches prevents it from steaming and builds rich flavor.
Add vegetables later in the cooking process to avoid mushy texture.
Leftovers taste even better the next day—perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg