Rich Beef and Ale Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A hearty British-style stew slow-cooked with tender beef, ale, and an assortment of root vegetables for deep, comforting flavors. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, all-purpose flour, salt 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped parsnips
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup dark ale beer
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup frozen peas

The Dutch oven we’d braise this in → Best Dutch Ovens for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 2 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches for 4-5 minutes until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped parsnips, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pot, add 3 cups beef broth and 1 cup dark ale beer, and bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Add 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 2 bay leaves, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is tender.
7. Step 7: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.