Hearty Beef Stew
Ingredients
- • 900 g beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- • 60 g all-purpose flour
- • 60 ml olive oil
- • 1 large yellow onion, diced
- • 4 cloves garlic
- • 45 ml tomato paste
- • 240 ml red wine
- • 1.5 L beef broth
- • 450 g carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- • 680 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- • 3 item celery stalks, chopped
- • 2 item bay leaves
- • 15 ml fresh thyme
- • 15 ml fresh rosemary
- • 150 g frozen peas
- • 1 sprinkle salt to taste
- • 1 sprinkle black pepper to taste
- • 30 ml fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss beef with flour in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, brown the beef on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer browned beef to a plate.
- 3
In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add diced onion. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- 5
Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- 6
Return beef to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- 7
Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot. Continue to simmer covered for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- 9
Remove bay leaves. Stir in frozen peas and cook for 5 more minutes until heated through.
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
- 11
Serve hot in deep bowls with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"This slow-simmered beef stew is pure comfort in a bowl—perfect for Sunday dinners or chilly evenings. Take your time browning the meat and building layers of flavor; the patience pays off with tender beef and vegetables in a rich, satisfying broth."
