Best Homemade Beef Stew

The Best Homemade Beef Stew recipe for cozy nights—hearty, rich, and soul-warming:

🍲 Ingredients:

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp tomato paste

4 cups beef broth

1 cup red wine (optional, or use more broth)

4 carrots, sliced

3 potatoes, peeled & cubed

2 celery stalks, sliced

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 bay leaf

1 cup frozen peas

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Season & Sear the Beef:

Toss beef cubes with salt, pepper, paprika, and flour. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, setting aside once seared.

2. Sauté Aromatics:

In the same pot, add 1 tbsp oil if needed. Cook onions until soft (5 minutes), then stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes more.

3. Deglaze:

Pour in wine (or broth) and scrape up the browned bits. Let simmer 2–3 minutes.

4. Build the Stew:

Add seared beef back in, then pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

5. Simmer:

Lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour.

6. Add Veggies:

Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until veggies and beef are tender.

7. Finish:

Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, taste and adjust seasonings.

8. Serve:

Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread.

🥄 Tips:

For thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes at the end or mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with water and stir it in.

Leftovers taste even better the next day!