Stove Top Beef Stew
Tender, juicy beef stew with potatoes and carrots slow cooks on the stove top. It's the perfect comfort food any time!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chuck beef cut into 1 inch cubes
- ▢2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ▢2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ▢1 tablespoon browning sauce optional, for color
- ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢1 teaspoon onion powder
- ▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ▢2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ▢1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ▢2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ▢2 stalks celery chopped
- ▢1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ▢8 cloves garlic minced
- ▢2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ▢2 tablespoons roast beef base paste like Better then Bouillon
- ▢4 cups beef stock
- ▢2/3 cup red cooking wine merlot or any dark red wine
- ▢bunch of fresh herbs rosemary thyme, bay leaf (about 2 sprigs each)
- ▢4 large carrots roughly chopped
- ▢3 medium Yukon gold potatoes cut into cubes
Instructions
- Season the beef with flour, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a large dutch oven set over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, sear the beef on all sides for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the celery, onions, and garlic to the dutch oven, and sauté until soft. Stir in the tomato paste and beef base and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth, wine, seared beef, and fresh herbs. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, add the potatoes and carrots and continue cooking on medium-low heat for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
- Once the beef is perfectly tender, garnish and serve with rice, mashed potatoes or crunchy toast.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover beef stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition: Calories: 569kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 50g, Fat: 27g (Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 2g), Cholesterol: 157mg, Sodium: 1848mg, Potassium: 1779mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 8204IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 112mg, Iron: 7mg