Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
This old-fashioned beef stew is a warm and cozy dish, perfect for family dinners or chilly nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beef chuck
- all-purpose flour
- olive oil
- large onion
- garlic
- beef broth
- water
- tomato paste
- large carrots
- medium potatoes
- celery
- bay leaves
- dried thyme
- salt
- black pepper
- frozen peas
Instructions
Steps
- Cut beef into 1-inch cubes and coat with flour.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and brown the beef in batches.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until soft.
- Pour in beef broth and water, then stir in tomato paste.
- Return beef to the pot and add bay leaves and thyme.
- Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and celery; simmer for 30-40 more minutes.
- Stir in peas 5 minutes before serving and adjust seasoning.
Notes
For a thicker consistency, mash some potatoes into the stew.