Brown's Hearty Beef Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

Slow-simmered beef and vegetables in a rich, savory broth, ideal for cold evenings and packed with comforting flavor. This american-inspired soups ready in about 110 minutes pairs stew beef, all-purpose flour, salt 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 stew beef
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 carrots
• 3 stalks celery
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 potatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat beef cubes dry, then toss with 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches for 5 minutes per batch until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add beef broth, cubed potatoes, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Return browned beef to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes. Discard bay leaf before serving.