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Stove top beef stew in a dutch oven after cooking.
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5 from 29 votes

Stove Top Beef Stew

Tender, juicy beef stew with potatoes and carrots slow cooks on the stove top. It's the perfect comfort food any time!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dutch oven beef stew, stove top beef stew
Servings: 6
Author: Toni Chapman

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven or large pot

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck beef cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon browning sauce (optional, for color)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons roast beef base paste (like Better then Bouillon)
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2/3 cup red cooking wine (merlot or any dark red wine)
  • bunch of fresh herbs rosemary, thyme, bay leaf (about 2 sprigs each)
  • 4 large carrots roughly chopped
  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes cut into cubes

Instructions

  • Season the beef with flour, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large dutch oven set over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, sear the beef on all sides for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the celery, onions, and garlic to the dutch oven, and sauté until soft. Stir in the tomato paste and beef base and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth, wine, and fresh herbs. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, add the potatoes and carrots and continue cooking on medium-low heat for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Once the beef is perfectly tender, garnish and serve with rice, mashed potatoes or crunchy toast.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover beef stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1848mg | Potassium: 1779mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8204IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 7mg