Brown's Gourmet Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

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A rich, slow-simmered stew with tender beef and root vegetables, thickened with a flour-based gravy for a deeply satisfying meal. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 110 minutes pairs (1-inch cubes) beef chuck, medium, chopped onion, medium, sliced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 chopped medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
  3. Step 3: Return beef to pot, add 3 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp thyme, 1 bay leaf, 2 sliced medium carrots, and 2 diced medium potatoes. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 90 minutes until beef is fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove bay leaf. Mix 2 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp cold water, then stir into stew. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Brown's Gourmet Beef Stew with Root Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 110 minutes (20 min prep + 90 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 Brown's Gourmet Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?

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 (1-inch cubes) beef chuck from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Brown's Gourmet Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?

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 Brown's Gourmet Beef Stew with Root Vegetables 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 Brown's Gourmet Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?

American 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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