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Beef Stew

A warm, filling dish combining tender beef and vegetables in a rich broth, perfect for meal prep and a balanced diet.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds stewing beef, trimmed and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour For coating the beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil More as needed for browning
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cups beef broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1/2 cup red wine Optional
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed For heartiness
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Or 1 sprig fresh
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Or as needed for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water For cornstarch slurry
  • 3/4 cup peas Frozen or fresh

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  2. Toss the beef in the flour mixture to coat thoroughly.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Shake off excess flour from the beef and brown in small batches, then set aside.
  3. Add chopped onions to the pot, adding more oil as needed, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add beef broth and red wine, scraping any brown bits from the pan.
  5. Stir in the browned beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
  7. Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry and gradually add to the boiling stew for desired thickness.
  8. Finally, stir in the peas and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Beef stew is versatile. For a lighter option, you can replace potatoes with lower glycemic vegetables. Always season before serving.