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Stove Top Beef Stew

Stove Top Beef Stew
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This Stove Top Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for chilly nights. Ready in under an hour, it combines tender beef chuck, vibrant fresh vegetables, and rich seasonings in a flavorful stew that warms the soul and satisfies the appetite.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized chunks

Vegetables

  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Sauces

  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Fats & Thickening

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)

Herbs & Seasonings

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Cut beef into bite-sized chunks and dice the carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery. Mince the garlic and gather fresh herbs and seasonings.
  2. Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil or butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches, browning each side until a rich crust forms. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened and aromatic, then stir in garlic last to prevent burning.
  4. Add Flour and Tomato Paste: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for about a minute to cook out raw taste. Mix in tomato paste to coat and enrich flavor and color.
  5. Deglaze and Simmer: Slowly pour in beef broth, scraping browned bits from the pot bottom. Return beef to pot, then add potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cook Until Tender: Let stew simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and broth thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • Brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure rich flavor.
  • Don’t skip deglazing to incorporate flavorful browned bits into the stew.
  • Use fresh thyme and bay leaves for the best aroma and taste.
  • Simmer gently to keep meat tender and vegetables intact.
  • If stew is too thin, simmer longer or add a flour slurry (flour mixed with water) to thicken.

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Keywords: beef stew, stove top beef stew, comfort food, quick beef stew, hearty stew, easy beef stew, one pot meal

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