Authentic English Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A rich, comforting stew honoring classic English culinary traditions, featuring slow-simmered beef and seasonal root vegetables in a deeply savory gravy. This English-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, All-purpose flour, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Beef chuck
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 Bay leaf
• 3 medium Potatoes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes dry, then season with 2 tbsp flour and 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Add diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, and seared beef with juices. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours, then add 1-inch diced potatoes and continue simmering for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves, discard, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.