Hearty Beef Stew with Potatoes & Carrots

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🥩 Hearty Beef Stew with Potatoes & Carrots

This rich and comforting Beef Stew is slow-cooked until the beef is fall-apart tender and the vegetables soak up the flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners with crusty bread or mashed potatoes!

⏱️ Prep Time

  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 2½–3 hours
  • Total: About 3 hours
  • Servings: 6

🛒 Ingredients

For the Beef

  • 2½ lbs (1.1 kg) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Stew

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (or extra beef broth)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef

  • Pat the beef dry with paper towels.
  • Mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Coat the beef cubes lightly with the flour mixture.

2. Brown the Beef

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the beef in batches for 3–4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the browned beef to a plate.

3. Cook the Vegetables

  • In the same pot, cook the onion for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

4. Build the Stew

  • Pour in the red wine (if using) and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and brown sugar.
  • Return the beef to the pot and stir well.

5. Simmer

  • Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

6. Add Potatoes & Carrots

  • Stir in the potatoes and carrots.
  • Cover and continue cooking for 30–45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef easily falls apart with a fork.

7. Finish

  • Remove the bay leaves.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with warm crusty bread.
  • Spoon over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed rice.
  • Pair with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

💡 Tips

  • Beef chuck gives the best tender, juicy results.
  • The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Beef Stew! 🥩🥕🥔🍲

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