Comfort Beef and Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A hearty beef stew with tender chunks of meat and vegetables. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, celery stalks, sliced, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 cup celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Toss 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, shaking off excess flour.
2. Step 2: Brown the beef cubes in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch until a deep crust forms. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 cups sliced carrots, and 1 cup sliced celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pot; add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 90 minutes until beef is tender.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve warm for a comforting family meal.