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Classic Beef Stew

Classic Beef Stew prepared dish

This classic beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef are simmered with vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. 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 potatoes, olive oil, beef chuck, black pepper.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 400 g potatoes (diced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 900 g beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 300 g carrots (sliced)
  • 1 liter beef broth
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 150 g onion (chopped)
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the beef 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 minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for another minute.
  6. Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour.
  8. Add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.
  9. Continue to simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fork-tender.
  10. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

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

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