Description
This Stovetop Beef Stew is a comforting, hearty meal with tender beef and chunky vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound small potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef cubes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Sprinkle with flour (if using) and stir to coat, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Add dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the stovetop beef stew to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the beef stew on stove simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Stir occasionally.
- Add quartered potatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking for this easy stovetop beef stew recipe.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season the homemade beef stew stovetop with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve this classic stovetop beef stew hot and enjoy your hearty beef stew recipe stovetop.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can create a slurry with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference. A splash of red wine can add depth to the broth.
- This one pot beef stew stovetop can be made ahead of time. Flavors often improve the next day.
- Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for variety in your beef and vegetable stew stovetop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg