Description
Stove Top Beef Stew is your go-to comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly winter nights. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef slow-cooked with vibrant vegetables like carrots and potatoes, all simmered in a rich beef broth infused with aromatic herbs. The robust flavors meld beautifully, creating a satisfying meal that warms the heart and soul. With straightforward preparation and minimal cleanup, this stew is easy enough for novice cooks to master while still impressing seasoned chefs. Serve it alongside a slice of crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a complete experience. Enjoy the warmth of home-cooked goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck beef (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon browning sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons roast beef base paste (like Better than Bouillon)
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2/3 cup red cooking wine (merlot or any dark red wine)
- bunch of fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, bay leaf – about 2 sprigs each)
- 4 large carrots (roughly chopped)
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Season beef with flour, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned beef until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped celery, onions, and minced garlic in the same pot until soft; stir in tomato paste and roast beef base.
- Add beef stock and red wine; return seared beef to the pot with fresh herbs. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
- Cook for about two hours before adding cubed potatoes and carrots; continue cooking for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours + 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg