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Easy Homemade Beef Stew Recipe

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This Easy Homemade Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender beef chuck, fresh vegetables, and rich beef broth, slowly cooked to perfection in the oven. It’s an ideal meal for cozy dinners and perfect for batch cooking.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • ½ Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 Large Carrot, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced into 2-inch pieces

Liquids and Flavorings

  • 2 Cups Beef Broth
  • ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves

Instructions

  1. Prep the Beef: Preheat your oven to 325° F. Season the beef chunks thoroughly on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the gluten-free all-purpose flour over the meat and toss well to coat every piece evenly. This will help with browning and thickening the stew later.
  2. Brown the Meat: Heat the olive oil in an 8-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef chunks in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until nicely seared. Remove all browned beef and set it aside to keep warm.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same Dutch oven, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and carrot chunks. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften and begin to brown slightly, which develops depth of flavor.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and fresh thyme leaves to the pot. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot, loosening all the browned bits left from searing the beef and cooking the vegetables. These bits add great flavor to the stew.
  5. Simmer and Cook: Return the browned beef chunks to the Dutch oven with all the ingredients. Cover the pot with its lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook the stew for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the flavors have melded beautifully. Check seasoning and remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • For extra richness, you can add a splash of red wine along with the beef broth.
  • Adjust the cooking time based on the size of beef chunks; larger pieces may require more time.
  • Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for variety.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day once the flavors have fully melded.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven for even heat distribution and best results.

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