Beef Stew Recipe | Hearty & Comforting Classic
This beef stew recipe is pure comfort in a bowl. Tender sirloin, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth come together in a beginner-friendly meal that’s simple to make yet deeply satisfying. Perfect for cozy nights when you want a warm, filling dish that feels homemade and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds top sirloin steak diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms halved
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 2 ½ cups beef stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large russet potato peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Equipment:
- Dutch oven
Instructions
- Season steak with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown beef in batches, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until tender, 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and mushrooms; cook until browned, 3–4 minutes.
- Whisk in flour and tomato paste; cook 1 minute until lightly browned.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits.
- Add beef stock, thyme, bay leaves, and browned beef. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes; simmer another 20 minutes until tender.
- Remove thyme and bay leaves, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
For best flavor, let the beef stew rest 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Variation: swap red wine with stout beer for a hearty Irish twist.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.):
Calories: 420
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 15g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg
Calories: 420
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 15g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 680mg