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Delicious old-fashioned beef stew served with vegetables

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

A comforting dish that combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes Use quality beef for the best flavor.
Broth
  • 4 cups beef broth
Veggies
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
Fats
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For browning the beef.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then transfer them to the slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until softened, then add to the slow cooker.
  3. In the slow cooker, mix in the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, tomato paste, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
  4. Pour the beef broth over the mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is well combined.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Serving
  1. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy your comforting stew!

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or dinner rolls for dipping. For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry towards the end. If possible, let the stew sit after cooking to deepen the flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later.