Easy Stovetop Beef Stew from Feel Good Foodie is comforting, hearty, and ready in one pot. Perfect for chilly January nights, it’s a reminder that simple, nourishing meals can make weeknights feel manageable again. Taking small, intentional steps in the kitchen helps bring warmth and structure back to busy routines.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 ½ pound yukon potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 carrots chopped
- 3 celery sticks chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
- Fresh parsley for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the beef in a large bowl, add flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, and toss well to combine.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep pot over medium heat. Add half the beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the other side. Set aside. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and beef. Return the reserved beef back to the pot.
- Add the onions and garlic, and cook with the beef until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and continue to cook with the onions and garlic, about 1-2 more minutes.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, thyme, basil, and remaining salt along with the broth and stir to combine, scraping any brown bits in the pot.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
- Remove the bay leaves, season with fresh parsley and serve warm.