Ah, Beef Stew with Vegetables and Potatoes 🥩🥕🥔—classic comfort food: tender beef, hearty veggies, and rich, savory broth. Here’s a reliable, flavorful recipe you can make on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
Beef Stew with Vegetables and Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
- Salt & black pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can use extra broth)
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas, added near the end
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the beef
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then toss in flour until lightly coated.
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté aromatics
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3️⃣ Deglaze & simmer
- Pour in red wine (or a bit of broth) to scrape up browned bits from the pot.
- Return beef to pot. Add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
4️⃣ Add vegetables
- Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and simmer 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Optional: stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes.
5️⃣ Finish & serve
- Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
Tips
- Thicken the stew: mix 1–2 tbsp cornstarch with water and stir in at the end if you want a thicker broth.
- Flavor boost: add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce.
- Slow cooker version: Brown beef first, then combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook 6–8 hours on low.
I can also give you a one-pot slow cooker version with extra savory gravy that’s almost effortless if you want.
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