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The Ultimate Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe That Will Warm Your Soul

hearty beef and vegetable stew
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The ultimate hearty beef and vegetable stew made with tender meat, rich gravy, and perfectly cooked vegetables. This one-pot recipe is comfort food at its finest and perfect for chilly nights or make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine (optional, or substitute more broth)
  • 2 large potatoes, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper, then coat in flour.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon oil and sauté onions for 3–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze pot with wine, scraping browned bits. Simmer until wine reduces by half.
  5. Return beef to pot. Add broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 1 hour.
  6. Skim surface, add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Simmer uncovered for another hour until vegetables are tender.
  7. If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken. Add spinach and adjust seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes more.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or salad.

Notes

Use well-marbled beef like chuck roast for best tenderness. Stew tastes even better the next day after flavors meld. Skip potatoes if freezing and add fresh when reheating.

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Keywords: hearty beef stew, comfort food, one-pot meal, beef and vegetable stew

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