Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic beef stew recipe, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef, vibrant carrots, and savory potatoes simmered in a rich red wine sauce. Each spoonful offers warmth and satisfaction, making it an ideal meal for cozy dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this beef stew will not only satisfy your cravings but also warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cubed beef chuck
- 1 medium onion
- 3 sticks celery
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
- 4 medium carrots
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop vegetables and dredge beef in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat; sear beef in batches until browned.
- Sauté onions and celery until softened; add garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in red wine, scrape the pot to deglaze, then stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Return seared beef to the pot with Italian seasoning and bay leaves; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir in diced potatoes and sliced carrots; cover and simmer for another hour until tender.
- Add frozen peas before serving; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg