Homemade Beef Stew
Homemade Beef Stew is a comforting stovetop-to-oven meal made with tender beef chuck, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, and a rich, savory broth seasoned with herbs and tomato paste.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch chunks and excess fat removed
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour if not gluten free
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ yellow onion chopped into large pieces
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large carrot or 2 small to medium, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes diced into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus additional for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Season the beef chuck roast pieces evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and toss until all pieces are lightly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef in batches, cooking for 3–4 minutes per batch, turning to brown all sides. Do not overcrowd the pot. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and carrot to the same Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add the potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then return the browned beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 to 2½ hours, or until the beef is very tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and serve warm.
Notes
To ensure this Homemade Beef Stew is gluten free, use certified gluten-free all-purpose flour and verify that the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce are labeled gluten free, as some brands may contain wheat-based additives.