Beef Stew Recipe with Carrots & Potatoes
This classic beef stew recipe is hearty, versatile, and freezer-friendly—a cozy one-pot meal that warms you from the inside out.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden spoon
- Tongs
Ingredients
Meat & Marinade
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch pieces well-marbled
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup dry red wine 2 cups total; 1 for cooking, 1 for taste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
Vegetables & Additives
- 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 7 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 4 large carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks on a diagonal
- 1 pound small white boiling potatoes (baby yukons), cut in half
Garnish
- to taste Fresh chopped parsley optional
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and set a rack in the lower middle position.
- Pat the beef dry and season with the salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Brown the meat in batches, adding more oil as needed.
- Transfer the meat to a large plate and set aside. Add onions, garlic, and balsamic vinegar to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute. Add the beef with its juices and sprinkle with flour. Stir until the flour is dissolved.
- Add the wine, beef broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, and sugar; bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to the oven, braising for 2 hours.
- Add the carrots and potatoes. Cover and return to the oven for another hour, until vegetables are cooked and meat is tender. Discard bay leaf.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Stew can be cooked on the stove at low heat if no Dutch oven is available. This stew improves in flavor if made ahead and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 54gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 1189mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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