Traditional Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Traditional Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: about 8 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (optional); 3 carrots, sliced; 3 celery stalks, sliced; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

American · Main course · 140 min total

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A hearty, slow-cooked beef stew with tender chunks of meat and root vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for a comforting meal.

20
min prep

120
min cook

6
servings

380
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then toss with flour.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, then set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
Pour in beef broth and wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
Return beef to pot. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Tips

For a thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot.
This stew tastes even better the next day; store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

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