Old Fashioned Beef Stew – Hearty, Slow-Simmered Comfort
Old Fashioned Beef Stew with tender beef, root vegetables, and rich broth simmered slowly for classic comfort.
Ingredients
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2 lb beef chuck, cut into chunks
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tbsp flour
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6 cups beef broth
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3 carrots, sliced
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3 celery stalks, sliced
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3 cups potatoes, diced
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1 bay leaf
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1 tsp dried thyme
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Brown seasoned beef in oil; remove from pot.
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Cook onion until soft; add garlic and tomato paste.
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Stir in flour and cook briefly.
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Return beef and add broth.
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Add vegetables and herbs; bring to a simmer.
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Cook gently until beef is tender.
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Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaf.
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Serve hot.
Notes
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Simmer longer if beef is not tender.
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Add broth when reheating if thickened.
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Tastes even better the next day.