🥩 Best Ever Beef Stew – Rich, Hearty & Full of Comfort! 😋🤤

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🥩 Best Ever Beef Stew – Rich, Hearty & Full of Comfort! 😋🤤








When it comes to cozy comfort food, nothing beats a bowl of homemade beef stew simmered to perfection. 🍲
Tender chunks of beef, slow-cooked with hearty vegetables and savory herbs, create a dish that’s warm, filling, and bursting with flavor.

This Best Ever Beef Stew is everything you want on a chilly day — rich, thick, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Whether you make it in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or instant pot, this recipe guarantees a satisfying, home-cooked meal every single time. ❤️

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 carrots, sliced

  • 3 potatoes, cubed

  • 2 celery stalks, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tbsp flour

  • 4 cups beef broth

  • 1 cup red wine (optional, for depth)

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp rosemary

  • 2 bay leaves

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Brown the beef:
    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add beef cubes in batches, searing on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. Sauté the aromatics:
    In the same pot, add remaining olive oil and cook onion, garlic, and celery until fragrant.

  3. Build the flavor base:
    Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and wine (if using). Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.

  4. Simmer:
    Return the beef to the pot, then add broth, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, until beef is tender.

  5. Add veggies:
    Add potatoes and carrots, then cook for another 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are soft and stew is thick.

  6. Finish and serve:
    Discard bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread. 🥖✨

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Serve with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice for a hearty meal.

  • Pair with a fresh green salad or garlic bread.

  • Great for freezing — stew actually tastes better the next day!

💡 Tips & Variations

  • For a thicker stew, mash a few potatoes right in the pot.

  • Substitute beef with lamb or venison for a twist.

  • Add a touch of paprika or smoked chili for extra depth.



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