Description
This classic beef stew combines tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich wine-infused sauce. Slow simmering and gentle oven braising create a comforting, nutrient-dense family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stewing meat (cubed)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
- 1 cup red wine (or extra beef broth)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
- 2 medium onions (diced and quartered)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced and whole)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh or dried thyme
- 3 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 lb mini red potatoes
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in Dutch oven. Brown beef in batches, 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions for 3 minutes, add garlic, and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Deglaze pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in butter, Worcestershire, and tomato paste. Add beef broth gradually.
- Return beef to pot with onions, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer uncovered 1.5 hours.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove bay leaves and thyme stems.
- Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms. Cover and transfer to oven for 1 hour.
- Check consistency. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if needed, or add broth for thinner texture.
- Ladle stew into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Brown beef in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove bay leaves before serving. For thicker stew, mash some potatoes directly into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef stew, classic beef stew, hearty stew, comfort food, braised beef