Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade beef stew, a classic comfort food that combines tender beef with a medley of hearty vegetables. This flavorful dish is perfect for chilly days or cozy family gatherings, showcasing rich flavors that will impress at the dinner table. With easy preparation steps and the ability to customize ingredients based on what you have on hand, making this beef stew is simple and satisfying. Follow our guide to create a delicious one-pot meal that not only nourishes but also brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stewing meat (cut into 2–3 inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup red grape juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 pound mini red potatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms (halved)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef chunks with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Brown the beef in batches for about 5 minutes per side; set aside.
- Deglaze the pot with red grape juice, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add butter to melt, then sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste; mix well before adding the beef broth.
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with quartered onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about an hour and a half until tender.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove herbs from stew once cooked; stir in carrots, celery, mushrooms, and potatoes.
- Cover again and bake for an hour until veggies are fork-tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg