Description

This Dutch Oven Beef Stew Recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and infused with aromatic herbs, it’s a comforting dish that warms the soul.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
divided
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
2 pounds stew meat (chuck roast cut into 1-1.5″ cubes)
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion
diced
1 cup sliced celery
6 cloves garlic
minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups carrots chopped into 3/4” pieces
1.5 pounds baby yellow potatoes
cut into 1” pieces
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the stew meat with salt and pepper, then toss it in flour, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Add the floured beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the onion, celery, and garlic until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, garlic powder, celery salt, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for another 2 minutes until aromatic.
Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the beef stock. Add bay leaves, carrots, and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew and let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until thickened.
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, such as peas or green beans, to enhance the stew’s flavor and nutrition. This recipe allows for substitutions based on what you have on hand.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Dutch Oven / Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 560 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 920 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 42 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg

Keywords: Dutch Oven, Beef Stew, Recipe, Comfort Food, Hearty Meal