Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Beef Stew recipe, perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Featuring tender beef chuck simmered to perfection with hearty vegetables like carrots and Yukon Gold potatoes, this dish is enriched with a robust red wine sauce that brings warmth and depth to every bite. The enticing aromas while cooking will make your kitchen feel inviting, turning any meal into a special occasion. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with crusty bread, rice, or fresh herbs for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds cubed beef chuck
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 sticks celery, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced thickly
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop vegetables and set aside.
- Dredge the beef in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sear beef in batches until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onions and celery in the same pot until softened; add garlic and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in red wine and broth; scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return beef to pot along with Italian seasoning and bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add potatoes and carrots; cover and simmer for another hour until tender.
- Remove bay leaves; season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg