Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Nothing beats a slow-simmered, hearty beef stew just like grandma used to make ❤️
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🥩 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 🧂 Salt & black pepper
- 🌾 3 tbsp flour
- 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
- 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🥕 3 carrots, sliced
- 🥔 4 potatoes, cubed
- 🌿 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 🍲 4 cups beef broth
- 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
- 🌿 2 bay leaves
- 🌱 Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Season the beef 🥩 with salt & pepper, then coat lightly in flour 🌾.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil 🫒 in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides until golden 🤎. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ In the same pot, sauté onion 🧅 and garlic 🧄 until fragrant.
4️⃣ Stir in tomato paste 🍅 and cook for 1 minute.
5️⃣ Return beef to the pot and add carrots 🥕, potatoes 🥔, celery 🌿, thyme, and bay leaves.
6️⃣ Pour in beef broth 🍲 until everything is covered.
7️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5–2 hours ⏳ until beef is fork-tender.
8️⃣ Remove bay leaves, garnish with fresh parsley 🌱, and serve warm ❤️
If you’re looking for a delicious recipe that’s full of flavor and easy to make, you’ve come to the right place. This dish is rich, comforting, and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Every bite is packed with amazing taste, making it a meal everyone will love. I truly hope you enjoy this recipe and that it becomes one of your all-time favorites. Happy cooking!
🥖 Serve with crusty bread or warm biscuits.
❄️ Even better the next day!