Jones' Hearty Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A rich, slow-simmered stew with fall-apart beef, potatoes, and carrots in a savory herb-infused broth. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs beef chuck, olive oil, onion 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, diced carrots
• 3 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned, transferring to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in 3 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until vegetables are coated and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return beef to the pot. Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
4. Step 4: Cover and simmer for 1 hour, then add 3 diced potatoes. Continue simmering, covered, for 45 minutes until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft.
5. Step 5: Discard bay leaves and adjust seasoning. Let stew rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.