Easy Beef Stew Recipe

5 from 3 votes

This Easy Beef Stew is the perfect one pot comfort meal loaded with tender beef and veggies. It has simple ingredients and prep time is quick and fun!

Prep Time20

Cook Time1 25

Total Time1 45

Course: Soup and Stew

Cuisine: Ukrainian

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 357kcal

Author: Olena Osipov

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds sirloin tip or chuck roast cut into 2" pieces
2 pounds russet or any potatoes cubed into 2" pieces
1 large onion coarsely chopped
4 large carrots cut into 1-2" pieces
3 large celery stalks chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons tomato paste low sodium
4 cups beef broth low sodium
1 teaspoon salt divided
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 cup frozen peas
2 large garlic cloves grated
3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
2 tablespoons oil for frying

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Instructions

Preheat Dutch oven on medium-high heat and add a bit of oil and half of the beef, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, stir and cook a bit more until browned. Transfer to a large plate and repeat with remaining beef, transferring to the plate.
To the pot, add a bit more oil, onion, carrot and celery. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Italian seasoning and saute for 30 more seconds, stirring often. Then add tomato paste and stir until incorporated.
Add browned beef, potatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir, cover and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until meat is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk cold water with cornstarch and add to the pot. Stir gently and simmer for a few minutes until thickened. Turn off heat.
Add peas, garlic and dill. Stir and let stew sit for 5 minutes.
Serve hot with bread and salad or on its own.

Notes

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze: I am not a fan of freezing beef stew because it contains potatoes. Freezing puts a lot of strain on potatoes that are low in fiber. The water expands and forms ice crystals which makes potatoes mushy upon thawed.

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