Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delightful beef stew, perfect for those chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef chuck, vibrant carrots, and hearty Yukon Gold potatoes are slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce that infuses every bite with incredible flavor. This one-pot wonder is easy to prepare, making it suitable for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Whether served at family dinners or gatherings with friends, this beef stew is sure to impress and keep everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy it alongside crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying and heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cubed beef chuck
- Flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled & diced)
- 4 medium carrots (peeled & sliced fairly thick)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cubing beef.
- Dredge beef in flour; shake off excess.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté onions and celery until softened; add garlic and tomato paste.
- Deglaze pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits.
- Return beef to the pot along with broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour.
- Add diced potatoes and sliced carrots; cover and continue simmering for another hour until tender.
- Stir in optional frozen peas; season before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg