Old-Fashioned Beef Stew Dinner Recipes
This Old-Fashioned Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort dish—warm, hearty, and perfect for cozy dinner recipes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, adding more oil as needed. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the remaining oil and sauté onions until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, rosemary, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cover and cook for another 45 minutes, or until vegetables and beef are tender.
- Stir in the peas and cook for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.