Classic Beef Stew

Classic Beef Stew
6 servings
Ready in 2 hr
Prep in 30 min
Classic beef stew in a dutch oven.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 7 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/8 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks on a diagonal
  • 1/2 lb small potatoes, cut in half
  • 1 small container of baby bella mushrooms
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325F
  2. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat and then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add the onions, garlic, and balsamic vinegar and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato paste and cook until it darkens.
  5. Add the beef with its juices back into the pot and sprinkle with flour. Stir until flour is dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the wine, beef broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, and sugar. Stir and loosen any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.
  7. Once it's boiling, cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 1 hour.
  8. Remove pot from oven and add carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms. Cover and place back into the oven for about 30 more minutes.
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Date:
Oct 1, 2026
Created By:
@catskitchen