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Best Beef & Potato Stew

Hearty and flavorful beef stew with tender potatoes and vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Method
 

  1. Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned. Remove beef.
  3. Add onions, garlic, and carrots to the pot and cook until onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and flour, cook for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze with red wine or beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Return beef to pot. Add remaining broth, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  7. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours.
  8. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Perfect for meal prep, freezes well, and flavors improve the next day.