Description

This Dutch Oven Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food—rich, hearty, and packed with tender beef, wholesome vegetables, and a deeply savory broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this easy recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a satisfying dish that feels both rustic and nourishing. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a healthy comfort meal, or a make-ahead dish, this stew delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed

3 carrots, chopped

4 potatoes, diced

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups beef broth

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 cup red wine

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp flour

2 bay leaves

1 tsp fresh thyme

1 tsp fresh rosemary

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Cut the beef into evenly sized cubes and pat dry. Chop all vegetables into large chunks.

2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides.

3. Remove the beef and sauté onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.

4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for a minute, then add flour and mix well.

5. Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release flavor.

6. Return beef to the pot and add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper.

7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours.

8. Add carrots and potatoes, then continue cooking for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

9. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and simmer uncovered if needed to thicken.

10. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Sear the beef properly to build deep flavor—don’t rush this step.

Cut vegetables larger than usual so they hold their shape during long cooking.

Let the stew rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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