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A rustic bowl of hearty beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and celery in a rich, brown gravy, garnished with fresh herbs, set on a wooden table with a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Easy Old Fashioned Beef Stew

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A classic, hearty beef stew featuring tender beef chunks and comforting vegetables, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth, served warm and inviting.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides.
  3. Remove beef and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until tender.
  5. Return beef to the pot, add tomato paste, and stir well.
  6. Pour in beef broth, add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until beef is tender.
  8. Add potatoes, cook for another 30 minutes, serve hot.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, use bone-in beef or add a splash of red wine during cooking.
  • Adjust salt and herbs to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop simmer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx 350g)
  • Calories: 480 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg