Azeroth's Hearty Beef Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A slow-simmered beef stew with tender vegetables and a rich, savory broth, inspired by the classic quests of Azeroth. This american-inspired beef ready in about 103 minutes pairs stew beef, all-purpose flour, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 stew beef
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 potatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the 1.5 lbs stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes, dry with paper towels. Toss with 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the 1.5 lbs stew beef in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside. Repeat with the remaining beef.
3. Step 3: Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot, then add 1 large diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the seared beef to the pot, then pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup red wine, add 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cubed potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook for 3 minutes until heated through. Discard the bay leaves before serving.