English-Style Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A traditional slow-simmered stew with tender beef, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs, served with a rich, savory gravy. This English-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 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 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: 120 min Serves 6 English cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes stew beef
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1, diced onion
2, sliced carrots
2, peeled and cubed potatoes
2 stalks, sliced celery
4 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
2 cloves, minced garlic
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat beef cubes dry, then toss with 3 tbsp all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside.
Step 2: Add 1 diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks to the Dutch oven; cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, and the browned beef. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1.5 hours.
Step 4: Add 2 cubed potatoes and continue simmering for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.