Beef Stew
A comforting beef stew filled with tender chunks of beef and a medley of vegetables, perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Stew
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks Choose chuck roast for tenderness.
- 4 cups beef broth Or stock.
- 4 medium potatoes, diced into cubes
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 unit onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons beef stew seasoning A blend of your choice.
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- optional fresh herbs, for garnish (such as parsley or thyme) Enhances aroma and presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef stew meat, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes and sliced carrots, then sprinkle in beef stew seasoning.
- Pour in the beef broth, add Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
Cooking
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste the stew, and adjust seasonings if needed.
Send me this recipe!
Just enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox!
Notes
For a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the stew towards the end of cooking. You can also add seasonal vegetables like mushrooms or celery for variation.