Mouthwatering Old Fashioned Beef Stew Your Family Will Love
A delicious classic beef stew that will warm your heart and satisfy your family’s appetite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
- Add the onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the carrots, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- This stew tastes even better the next day!
- For a thicker consistency, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add to the stew during the last few minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg