Easy Beef Stew Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
3 hours, 25 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 sticks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300 F.
  2. Toss the beef cubes with the flour to coat.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in an ovenproof pan.
  4. Fry the beef in the hot oil for 5 minutes or until browned all over.
  5. Remove the meat from the pan and add the remaining oil. Fry the shallots, carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
  6. Return the beef to the pan, then stir in the tomato puree and wine.
  7. Cook until the wine has been absorbed, then add the broth, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Cover the pan with a lid and bake the stew in the preheated oven for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  9. Remove the bay leaves and serve the stew while warm.