Genuine History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Stew
A deeply flavorful stew with tender beef and aromatic herbs, honoring the 'genuine' historical craftsmanship of Martin's vintage guitars. This american-inspired beef ready in about 170 minutes pairs cubed beef chuck roast, chopped carrots, chopped celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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, cubed beef chuck roast
- 2 cups, chopped carrots
- 1 cup, chopped celery stalks
- 1, finely diced yellow onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Season beef cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat; brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply seared. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 2: Add diced onion to the same pot; cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and darkened.
- Step 3: Return beef to pot, add carrots, celery, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and transfer to a 325°F (160°C) oven. Braise for 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Step 4: Remove beef and vegetables from pot; strain broth into a bowl, reserving 1 cup. Skim excess fat from broth. Whisk 1 tbsp flour into reserved broth, then return to pot with thyme. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Genuine History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Stew take to make?
Total time is about 170 minutes (20 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 Genuine History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef 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 cubed beef chuck roast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Genuine History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef 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 Genuine History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Genuine History-Style Slow-Cooked Beef Stew?
American beef 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
