Description
A hearty and comforting Dutch Oven Beef Stew recipe that is perfect for cozy nights in. Tender chunks of beef simmered with vegetables in a flavorful broth until rich and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Stew Beef:
- 2 ½ pounds stew beef, cut into 1 ½ inch chunks
Seasoning:
- 3 ½ – 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to season
Aromatics:
- 2 medium yellow onions, quartered and sliced
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
Binder:
- ¼ cup of all-purpose flour
Tomato Base:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons Worcester sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
Veggies:
- 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (3–4 potatoes)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Season the beef: Pat the beef dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Brown the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, searing for around 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Saute aromatics: Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Add flour and tomato paste: Sprinkle flour, add tomato paste, then slowly pour in beef stock.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add tomatoes, Worcester sauce, seared beef, herbs, and bay leaves. Simmer.
- Cook in the oven: Cover and cook in the oven for 1 hour. Add potatoes and carrots, then return to the oven for another hour.
- Finish stew: Remove from oven, discard bay leaves, add peas, and let sit. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy the hearty stew!
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables in this stew based on your preferences.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop further.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Dutch Oven Beef Stew, Beef Stew Recipe, Comfort Food, Dutch Oven Recipe