Hearty Beef Stew with Crusty Bread

What Ingredients Do You Need?

• 2.5 lbs Chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 4 large Carrots, sliced into rounds
• 3 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 1 cup Red wine
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 sprigs each Fresh thyme and rosemary
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 cup Frozen peas

How Do You Make Hearty Beef Stew with Crusty Bread?

1. 1

   Dredge and sear

   Toss beef cubes in flour with salt and pepper. Sear in batches in hot olive oil until deeply browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté aromatics

   Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Deglaze and simmer

   Add wine, scraping up browned bits. Add broth, Worcestershire, herbs, and bay leaves. Return beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.

4. 4

   Cook low and slow

   Cover and simmer on the stovetop for 1.5 hours. Add potatoes and cook 45 more minutes until everything is tender.

5. 5

   Finish and serve

   Stir in frozen peas and cook 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and herb stems. Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread.