BEEF STEW CLASSIC RECIPE

Here’s a Classic Beef Stew—hearty, comforting, and full of rich flavor 🥘

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🥩 Classic Beef Stew

🧺 Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes

• Salt and black pepper

• 2–3 tbsp oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp tomato paste

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup water (or more broth)

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 3 potatoes, cubed

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Season & Brown Beef
   Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches; remove and set aside.

2. Build Flavor
   In the same pot, add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute.

3. Deglaze & Simmer
   Sprinkle flour (if using) and stir well. Gradually add broth and water, scraping the bottom of the pot. Return beef to the pot.

4. Add Vegetables & Herbs
   Stir in carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.

5. Cook Low & Slow
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

6. Finish & Serve
   Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning.

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🌟 Tips

• Chuck roast works best for tenderness

• Cut veggies slightly large so they don’t overcook

• Stew tastes even better the next day

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve with crusty bread or biscuits

• Pair with a simple green salad

If you want a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or thicker gravy-style version, I can share that too!