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Rustic bowl of hearty beef stew with potatoes, carrots, peas, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread

The Ultimate Hearty Beef Stew Recipe

This ultimate hearty beef stew is packed with tender beef, root vegetables, and a rich savory broth, perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil more as needed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 celery cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary dried or 1 sprig fresh
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons water or as needed
  • ¾ cup peas
Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Dutch Oven or Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; then toss the cubed beef in this mixture until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Brown the floured beef in small batches, then remove and set aside in a bowl.
Cooking the Stew
  1. Add onions to the pot, with more oil if needed, and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  3. Return the browned beef to the pot along with potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 60-90 minutes until the beef is tender.
  4. Combine cornstarch and water to form a slurry; gradually stir this into the boiling stew to thicken it to your desired consistency.
  5. Stir in peas and simmer for 5-10 minutes, then season the stew with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Brown beef in small batches to ensure even browning and a rich flavor. Adjust the amount of cornstarch slurry to achieve your preferred stew thickness. Always season with salt and pepper to taste at the end for the best flavor.