Beef stew is a classic winter warmer and this simple recipe could soon become your favourite. Packed with tender beef, veggies and a rich, savoury broth, it’s a nutritious dish that everyone will adore.
Whether served with crusty bread, a side green salad or enjoyed solo, this stew is a surefire hit. This recipe from spendwithpennies.com takes just 20 minutes to prepare and cooks in one hour and 10 minutes, making it a quick meal option.
When followed correctly, this recipe serves eight and contains 444 calories per serving, reports the Express.
Beef stew ingredients
- Two pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
- Three tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Half teaspoon garlic powder
- Half teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon black pepper
- Three tablespoons olive oil
- One onion chopped
- Six cups beef broth
- Half cup red wine optional
- One pound potatoes peeled and cubed
- Four carrots cut into one inch pieces
- Four ribs celery cut into one inch pieces
- Three tablespoons tomato paste
- One teaspoon dried rosemary or one sprig fresh
- Two tablespoons cornstarch or as needed
- Two tablespoons water or as needed
- Quarter cup peas
Method
Combine the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Coat the beef in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly covered.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or suitable pot. Brown the beef and onions, stirring occasionally.
Once the beef is browned, pour in the beef broth and red wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any caramelised bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add all the remaining ingredients, except for the peas, cornstarch and water. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and let it simmer for roughly an hour to 90 minutes, or until the beef becomes tender.
To thicken the stew, create a slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water. Gradually add this to the simmering stew until it reaches the desired consistency. You may not need all of the slurry and you can always add extra for a thicker texture if preferred.
Once thickened, stir in the peas and continue to simmer for an additional five to 10 minutes before serving. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.