
Classic Beef Stew
A hearty, soul-warming beef stew made the old-fashioned way — tender chunks of beef braised low and slow with carrots, potatoes, and celery in a rich, savory broth. This is the kind of stew that fills your kitchen with incredible aromas and tastes even better the next day. Simple, reliable, and deeply satisfying.
6 servings · Prep 25 min · Cook 120 min · Total 145 min
Main Course
Ingredients
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2 lb beef chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1.5 tsp kosher salt for seasoning the beef
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
3 cup beef broth low-sodium
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 whole bay leaves
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
3 whole carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Equipment
Oven
Stovetop
Dutch Oven
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Pie Dish
Pot
Paper Towel
Fork
Wooden Spoon
Lid
Knife
Pan
Tongs
Ladle
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Dipping Fork
Instructions
- Preheat your #[Oven] to ![325°F]. Pat the @[Beef Chuck Roast] cubes completely dry with paper towels — this is the single most important step for a good sear. Season all sides generously with @[Salt] and @[Black Pepper], then toss with the @[All-Purpose Flour] until lightly coated.
- Heat the @[Olive Oil] in a large #[Dutch Oven] over ^[medium-high heat] until shimmering. Working in 2–3 batches (don't crowd the pan), sear the @[Beef Chuck Roast] for about ~[2–3 minutes] per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer seared beef to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to ^[medium]. Add the chopped @[Yellow Onion] to the same pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for about ~[4–5 minutes] until softened. Add the @[Garlic] and @[Tomato Paste], and cook for ~[1 more minute], stirring constantly, until the paste darkens slightly and smells fragrant.
- If using @[Red Wine], pour it in now and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a #[Wooden Spoon] — this is called deglazing and adds huge flavor. Let the wine simmer for ~[2–3 minutes] until reduced by half.
- Return the seared @[Beef Chuck Roast] (and any juices on the plate) to the pot. Pour in the @[Beef Broth] and @[Worcestershire Sauce]. Add the @[Thyme], @[Rosemary], and @[Bay Leaves]. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the preheated #[Oven]. Braise for ~[1 hour].
- After ~[1 hour], carefully remove the pot from the #[Oven]. Add the @[Yukon Gold Potatoes], @[Carrots], and @[Celery]. Stir to combine, re-cover, and return to the oven for another ~[45–55 minutes], until the vegetables are fork-tender and the @[Beef Chuck Roast] is fall-apart soft.
- Remove the pot from the #[Oven]. Discard the @[Bay Leaves]. If you'd like a thicker stew, place the pot on the ^[stovetop over medium heat] and simmer uncovered for ~[10–15 minutes], stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If using @[Peas], stir them in now and let them warm through for ~[2 minutes]. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with @[Salt] and @[Black Pepper] as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped @[Parsley] if desired. Serve with crusty bread or over egg noodles for a complete meal.
