Stew Meat Recipe
This comforting Stew Meat Recipe is a hearty one-pot dish with tender beef, robust veggies, and flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for chilly evenings or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat (chuck roast) trimmed and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 carrots carrots peeled and cut into rounds
- 3 celery stalks celery stalks chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup water or red wine
- 2 bay leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved (optional)
Instructions
- Sear stew meat with salt and pepper in olive oil until browned on all sides. Do not crowd the pan.
- Cook onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant.
- Combine meat, veggies, broth, wine, herbs in a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Cook low and slow.
- Adjust seasoning, thicken with cornstarch if desired. Garnish with parsley or thyme.
- Enjoy in bowls for a comforting meal!
Notes
Browning meat enhances flavor. Add a squeeze of lemon if broth is flat. Let stew rest for tender beef. Bone-in meat adds richness.
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