Absolutely! A hearty beef stew with vegetables and potatoes is classic comfort food 🍲🥔🥕—perfect for cold days or any cozy meal. Here’s a reliable, flavorful recipe:
Hearty Beef Stew with Vegetables and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1–1.5 inch cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, or use extra broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 3–4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional, added at the end)
Instructions
1. Prep and Brown the Beef
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef in batches on all sides; remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pot, sauté onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Deglaze & Build the Stew
- Stir in tomato paste for 1 minute.
- Pour in red wine (if using) or a bit of broth to deglaze the pan.
- Add beef back to pot, then pour in remaining broth.
- Stir in thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves.
4. Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer 1.5–2 hours, until beef is tender.
5. Add Vegetables
- Add carrots, potatoes, and celery.
- Simmer 30–40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
6. Finish
- Remove bay leaves.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in frozen peas if using, cook 2–3 minutes.
Tips
- For a thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch with ÂĽ cup water and stir in during the last 10 minutes.
- For deeper flavor, brown vegetables slightly before adding broth.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for extra comfort.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version where the beef, vegetables, and potatoes cook all day for ultra-tender results.
Do you want me to do that?
