Warm your soul with a homemade beef stew that’s been gently simmered to perfection. This hearty dish combines tender chunks of beef, aromatic vegetables, and rich flavors that make every bite pure comfort. Whether you’re preparing a cozy family dinner or impressing guests, this stew is a guaranteed favorite.
📋 Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Calories: ~580 kcal
Serves: 7
🥩 Ingredients
2 lbs stewing beef, trimmed and cubed
3 tbsp flour
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 cups beef broth
½ cup red wine (optional)
1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh)
2 tbsp cornstarch (as needed)
2 tbsp water (as needed)
¾ cup peas
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss beef cubes until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet. Sear the beef with onions until browned.
- Deglaze with beef broth and red wine, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Stir well.
- Transfer to a slow cooker (or keep on stovetop), cover, and cook on low heat for 6 hours (or simmer 1–1.5 hours on stovetop) until beef is fork-tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir gradually into the stew until thickened to your liking.
- Add peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
🍽️ Serving Tip
Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.