Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Stew: A Taste of Home

Name: Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Stew: A Taste of Home
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup red wine (optional); 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 cup frozen peas; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

Recipe by Zideons

Published December 19, 2025

This classic beef stew is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for a chilly evening. Tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, savory broth with hearty vegetables will warm you from the inside out.

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Instructions

Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.

In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Remove the beef and set aside.

Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.

Return the beef to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

Add the potatoes and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

If desired, thicken the stew by whisking the flour with a little cold water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.

Stir in the frozen peas and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Final Notes

Serve this comforting beef stew hot with a side of crusty bread for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

About the Author

Zideons

Cooking is my passion. I love blogging and sharing my creative recipes with the world. With my busy lifestyle, it can be challenging to create new recipes, write posts, and ensure everything is formatted and presented well. I started MealMagX for this very reason—for those who share my passion for creative cooking but may not have the time to maintain a blog.

Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef Stew: A Taste of Home

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