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.

★ 3.7 (13 ratings) Prep: 25 min Cook: 150 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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.

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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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