Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew
A comforting stew with tender beef simmered with potatoes, onions, celery, peas, and carrots in a rich beef broth.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 8 servings
Full Ingredient List
- 2 pounds stewing beef
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 pound potatoes
- 4 carrots
- 4 ribs celery
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup peas
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Hearty Beef Stew
Tools and Equipment
- large Dutch oven or pot
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pounds | stewing beef | trimmed and cubed | |
| 3 tablespoons | all-purpose flour | ||
| 3 tablespoons | olive oil | ||
| 1 | onion | chopped | |
| 6 cups | beef broth | ||
| 1/2 cup | red wine | optional | |
| 1 pound | potatoes | peeled and cubed | |
| 4 | carrots | cut into 1 inch pieces | |
| 4 ribs | celery | cut into 1 inch pieces | |
| 3 tablespoons | tomato paste | ||
| 1 teaspoon | dried rosemary | or 1 sprig fresh | |
| 2 tablespoons | cornstarch | or as needed | |
| 2 tablespoons | water | or as needed | |
| 3/4 cup | peas | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | garlic powder | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | black pepper |
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Cook the beef and onions until browned.
- Step 3: Add beef broth and red wine, scraping up any brown bits from the pan.
- Step 4: Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender. (Tips: If beef is not tender after the initial simmer, continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes.)
- Step 5: Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the boiling stew until desired thickness is achieved. (Tips: Allow the stew to boil for 1-2 minutes to eliminate starchy flavor from the slurry.)
- Step 6: Stir in peas and simmer for 5-10 minutes before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste. (Tips: Peas cook quickly, so they are added at the end to retain their bright green color.)
Additional Information
Notes: Beef stew meat is often culled from the ends of various beef cuts. If the beef isn't tender after 1 hour, cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.