Homestyle Beef Stew
Homestyle Beef Stew is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. Chock-full of tender beef, chunky vegetables, and a flavorful broth, it's hearty and delicious!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 red potatoes, quartered
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch cubes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, about 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and dredge in flour mixture.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- Add beef in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Remove beef from the pot and keep warm.
- Add another 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add beef broth, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and discard.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Continue to cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until meat is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 636g | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 1348mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2750IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 5.4mg