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Easy Homemade Beef Stew for a Cozy Delicious Meal

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Enjoy this easy homemade beef stew packed with tender meat and hearty vegetables. This easy beef stew recipe creates a comforting and flavorful tender beef vegetable stew perfect for cozy winter meals. It is simple to prepare and sure to warm your family.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast cut into 2-inch chunks excess fat removed
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour or Whole Wheat for non-gluten
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • ½ Yellow Onion Chopped Large
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Large Carrot or two small-medium cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes diced into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 Cups Beef Broth see note
  • ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Bay Leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves to garnish

Instructions

  1. Set your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to preheat.
  2. Season beef chunks evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, then coat with gluten-free flour by tossing thoroughly.
  3. Heat olive or avocado oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat and sear the beef pieces until brown on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch, then remove meat and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add chopped onion, minced garlic, and carrot pieces; cook while stirring occasionally until they begin to brown lightly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in diced potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh thyme, and Worcestershire sauce scraping browned bits from the pot’s bottom.
  6. Bring to a simmer, return browned beef to the pot, cover it securely, and transfer to the preheated oven.
  7. Let the stew cook for 2 to 2 and a half hours or until beef is very tender, then remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving warm.

Notes

  • You may add 1-2 cups of water or more broth halfway through or 30 minutes before the dish is done if you want more broth on your stew
  • Types of meat you can use: Pre-Cut Stew Meat, bottom round or rump roast, Chuck Roast, or pot roast
  • You may add a bit of heat like 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • Feel free to add some chopped celery

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