Description
A timeless classic, this Old Fashioned Beef Stew features tender, slow-simmered beef with hearty vegetables in a rich, savory broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 2 pounds (900g) beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups (950ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons (10g) dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons (10g) dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return beef to the pot. Add potatoes, beef broth, tomato sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, mix flour and water until smooth. Stir into the stew to thicken.
- Cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until beef is tender and stew is thickened. Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg