Authentic Martin's Heritage Beef Stew

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A slow-simmered masterpiece honoring vintage craftsmanship, featuring tender beef, earthy root vegetables, and a velvety gravy. This comfort food-inspired one pot ready in about 175 minutes pairs beef chuck, medium carrots, stalks celery 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 150 min Serves 6 Comfort Food cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped yellow onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 3 chopped carrots to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Return beef to the pot, add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, and 2 large diced russet potatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove bay leaves. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp all-purpose flour with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the stew and cook for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy, coating the back of a spoon.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Authentic Martin's Heritage Beef Stew take to make?

Total time is about 175 minutes (25 min prep + 150 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Authentic Martin's Heritage Beef Stew?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Authentic Martin's Heritage Beef Stew?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Authentic Martin's Heritage Beef Stew for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Authentic Martin's Heritage Beef Stew?

Comfort Food one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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