Signing you in…

Classic Beef Chuck Stew

Classic Beef Chuck Stew prepared dish

This hearty classic beef chuck stew is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked with vegetables and aromatic herbs, resulting in a rich and flavorful stew. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 120 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 120 min · Total: 140 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, black pepper, beef chuck, bay leaves.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 900 g beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots (sliced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 medium potatoes (cubed)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beef chuck cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
  4. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  6. Add the sliced carrots and cubed potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.
  7. Return the browned beef to the pot and add the beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
  9. Simmer the stew for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  10. Remove the bay leaves before serving, and enjoy the stew hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

Related recipes by cuisine or ingredients