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A rustic bowl filled with tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a rich brown gravy, garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a wooden table with a cozy background, steaming hot and inviting.

Easy Old Fashioned Beef Stew for Cozy Nights

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A classic hearty beef stew cooked to perfection, loaded with tender beef chunks and fresh vegetables, simmered in a savory broth.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown beef chunks on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to combine.
  5. Add beef back to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or celery.
  • Thickening the stew with a bit more flour can give a heartier texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Method: Stovetop simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free flour)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg