How do I make classic beef stew?

Warm your soul with our comforting Classic Beef Stew recipe. Fill your kitchen with savory aromas and enjoy a hearty meal with loved ones.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Classic Beef Stew. Items include: Beef chuck roast Vegetable oil Onion Garlic cloves Carrots Potatoes Celery stalks Beef broth Red wine Tomato paste Dried thyme Salt Pepper

Beef chuck roast 2 pounds
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
Onion 1 large
Garlic cloves 3
Carrots 4
Potatoes 4
Celery stalks 2
Beef broth 4 cups
Red wine 1 cup
Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Take note
Be cautious when handling hot ingredients and sharp knives.

1

Prep the Ingredients

Gather and prepare all the ingredients: 2 pounds of beef chuck roast cut into cubes, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 large onion chopped, 3 cloves of garlic minced, 4 carrots sliced, 4 potatoes diced, 2 celery stalks chopped, 4 cups of beef broth, 1 cup of red wine, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, salt and pepper to taste.

2

Sear the Beef

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.

3

Saute the Veggies

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery, and sauté for another 5 minutes.

4

Add the Liquid

Pour in the beef broth and red wine, and then add the tomato paste and dried thyme. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

5

Simmer and Cook

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.

6

Season and Serve

Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the Classic Beef Stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!