Description
Warm up with the Best Ever One Pot Beef Stew, a comforting dish that combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth, all cooked together for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. This hearty stew is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, providing a nourishing meal that’s easy to prepare. With its delightful aroma and satisfying taste, it’s no wonder this stew has become a favorite comfort food. Customize it with your choice of vegetables or grains for a personal touch, making it an ideal choice for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return browned beef to the pot along with carrots, potatoes, and peas. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg