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Hearty Old-Fashioned Beef Stew warms your soul today!

Warm up with this comforting old fashioned beef stew. Loaded with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich savory broth—it’s the definition of cozy homemade cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Stew
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cubed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 potatoes cubed
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, then return beef to the pot. Add broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  6. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery. Simmer another 45 minutes, or until vegetables and beef are tender.
  7. Discard bay leaf and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

  • Best made a day ahead—flavors deepen overnight.
  • Add frozen peas or green beans near the end if desired.
  • Use a Dutch oven for best results.

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