Teresa's Recipes
Hearty Homestyle Beef Stew
Experience the comforting richness of traditional home-cooked beef stew. This hearty dish, loaded with succulent beef, vibrant vegetables, and immersed in a robust, flavor-infused broth, is a culinary hug in a bowl. Created from a tried-and-true recipe passed down through generations, this stew is more than just a meal; it's a journey back to simpler times when food was made with love and patience. It's a perfect dish for those cozy, cold nights when you need a little warmth from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds, cut into 1-inch pieces Beef stew meat
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 large, chopped Onion
- 3, sliced Carrots
- 3 medium, diced Potatoes
- 2 stalks, sliced Celery
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon, dried Thyme
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 6
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the beef stew meat with flour until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated beef stew meat to the pot and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, sliced celery, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Return the browned beef stew meat to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy with a slice of crusty bread for an extra touch of comfort.
- Pro tip: For a thicker stew, remove a cup of the broth towards the end of cooking, mix with a tablespoon of cornstarch to create a slurry, then stir back into the stew.