Estate Sale Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew

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A slow-simmered, deeply flavorful stew featuring fall-off-the-bone beef and seasonal vegetables, ideal for chilly evenings. This american-inspired soups ready in about 175 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck roast, medium, finely diced onions, stalks, diced celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 25 min Cook: 150 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned, transferring to a plate as done.
  2. Step 2: Add onions and celery to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  3. Step 3: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened and fragrant, then sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to cook off raw flour taste.
  4. Step 4: Return beef to the pot, add broth, thyme, and bay leaves, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  5. Step 5: Add carrots and potatoes, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes longer until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Estate Sale Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew take to make?

Total time is about 175 minutes (25 min prep + 150 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 Estate Sale Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew?

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 medium, finely diced onions from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Estate Sale Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew?

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 Estate Sale Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew 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 Estate Sale Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew?

American soups 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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