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Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender beef chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, and a flavorful broth. This classic beef stew recipe is slow-cooked to perfection, delivering a rich and savory meal perfect for chilly evenings. Serve with fresh parsley for a wholesome dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more broth)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth of flavor)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional, added toward the end)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, working in batches. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste, stirring to combine, then add the browned beef back to the pot.
  5. Pour in beef broth and red wine (if using). Add carrots, potatoes, celery, bay leaf, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 ½ to 2 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Stir in frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • To thicken the stew, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • For deeper flavor, substitute balsamic vinegar with 1 tbsp soy sauce.
  • Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

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