This is the best classic beef stew recipe with tender beef, tons of veggies, and a thick, rich, and incredibly flavorful gravy.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr45 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs
Course: Entree, Soup
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: how to make beef stew
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 419kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
Ingredients
1 1/2poundsbeef stew meat(beef chuck roast cut into bite-size pieces)
2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoondried rosemary
1teaspoon dried thyme
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
4Tablespoonsolive oildivided
1mediumyellow onionchopped
2mediumribs of celerysliced
8ounceswhite or baby portobello mushroomssliced
2Tablespoonstomato paste
4garlic clovesminced
1cupdry red wine(I used merlot)
2TablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2Tablespoonsdijon mustard
4cupsbeef broth
2bay leaves
1poundbaby potatoes (yellow, red, or fingerling)halved or quartered
4mediumcarrotssliced
3/4cupfrozen peas
2Tablespoonscorn starch
2Tablespoonswater
Instructions
Place the beef stew meat in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, add the salt, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to combine. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture over the beef. Stir until the beef is evenly coated in seasoning.
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef to the pot placing it so the beef is not touching. Brown the meat on all sides, cooking 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to a plate. Add the remaining beef to the pot to cook the same way. Transfer the browned beef to the plate.
Add the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. Add the onions, celery, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally for 8 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft and brown.
Add the tomato paste and minced garlic. Cook, stirring often, for two minutes.
Add the red wine, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard. Stir it together. Use the spoon to scrape up any brown bits off of the bottom of the pot. Let the wine simmer and reduce for 5 minutes.
Add the beef broth, the browned beef and any beef juice on the plate, the remaining seasoning blend, and the bay leaves. Stir it together. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cover the pot. Simmer for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Add the potatoes and carrots. Cover the pot. Simmer for 30-45 minutes, until the veggies and beef are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.
Add the peas to the pot. In a small bowl, add the corn starch and water. Stir to combine. Add the corn starch mixture to the pot. Stir well. Bring the liquid back to a simmer. Simmer five minutes, until the broth thickens and the peas are soft.