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beef stew with carrots, beef, potatoes and onions and peas in serving dish

Easy Homemade Beef Stew

Nettie
This Easy Homemade Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food for cold weather! Perfect for cozy dinners, this slow-cooked beef stew recipe is loaded with carrots, potatoes, onions, and peas, making it a family favorite. Don’t forget to serve it with crusty bread for the perfect finish!"
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 407 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. chuck roast cut into 1 to 2-inch cubes
  • Flour for dredging
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 large carrots peeled and cut into rounds
  • 2 lb. Yukon gold or white potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine or balsamic vinegar, cooking wine or additional beef broth
  • 3-4 cups beef broth
  • 3 bay leaves
  • A sprig of thyme and rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups peas

Instructions
 

  • Coat the chuck roast cubes in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches until each side is browned.
  • Cut the potatoes, onions and carrots into 1 1/2 - 2 inch pieces.
  • Once the beef is browned. Pour in the wine and scrape the bits off the bottom of your dutch oven. Add the beef broth, tomato paste, garlic and worcestershire.
  • Add the prepared vegetables, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and roast at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 4 hours. Or simmer covered on the stove top for 3-4 hours.
  • During the last15 minutes, stir in the peas.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 577mgPotassium: 1213mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5451IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef stew, chuck roast, stews and soups
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