- Searing the Beef
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sautéing Aromatics In the same
pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Adding Tomato Paste & Flour
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor. Sprinkle flour and mix to coat the vegetables, forming the base of the stew's thick gravy.
- Deglazing & Adding Broth
Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Returning the Beef
Add the seared beef back into the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
- Adding Potatoes & Carrots
Add potatoes and additional carrots. Continue simmering for 45-60 minutes until the beef is tender and the vegetables are soft.
- Final Adjustments
Add peas if desired and cook 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serving Serve hot with crusty
bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Calories :1078 kcal%53%
- Protéine:99.6 g%99%
- Glucides :16.3 g%5%
- Graisse:63.9 g%99%
- Sucre:1.5 g%1%
- Sel:1.3 g%19%
- Énergie:4510 kJ%75%
Slow-Cooked Beef Stew is a warm, comforting dish featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with vegetables in a rich, savory broth. As it cooks low and slow, the meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth soft while the sauce thickens into a deep, flavorful gravy. Perfect for cold days, family dinners, or whenever you crave a rustic, hearty meal.
