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a wide bowl of classic beef stew with tender beef chunks, potatoes, and carrots in a rich brown gravy, fresh thyme on top, a hunk of crusty bread beside it, on a rustic table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic Beef Stew

Beef pieces, potatoes, carrots, and herbs are cooked in a thick, rich and savory tomato-beef gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb beef chuck cubed
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 potatoes cubed
  • 3 carrots sliced

Method
 

  1. Toss the beef cubes in the flour to coat, then brown them in the olive oil in batches.
  2. Set the beef aside and cook the onion and garlic in the same pot until soft.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the beef broth, scraping up the browned bits.
  4. Return the beef to the pot and simmer covered for 90 minutes.
  5. Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer 30 more minutes until everything is tender.
  6. Season to taste and serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Browning the beef well builds the deep, rich flavor of the stew.