Hearty One-Pot Stove Top Beef Stew (Classic Comfort Food)

Introduction

Cozy, hearty, and full of rich flavor, this one-pot Stove Top Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food. Made with tender chunks of beef, garden-fresh vegetables, and a deep, savory broth, it slowly simmers into a warm and satisfying meal. Perfect for chilly evenings, this classic stew warms you from the inside out and fills your kitchen with comforting aromas.

Ingredients

  • 900 g beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Brown beef on all sides and remove from pot.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Return beef to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, and celery.
  6. Pour in broth and water. Add thyme, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

  • Crusty bread
  • Dinner rolls
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Steamed green beans

Tips

  • Use beef chuck for best tenderness.
  • Simmer low and slow for deeper flavor.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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