Ring Doorbell Death Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A hearty stew that captures the frustration of a dead device, with layers of comforting flavors. This general-inspired one pot ready in about 120 minutes pairs beef stew meat, potatoes, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 beef stew meat
• 2 cups potatoes
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1.5 lbs beef stew meat into 1-inch cubes and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Dice 1 medium onion and 1 cup carrots into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Step 3: Mince 3 garlic cloves and set aside.
4. Step 4: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add beef cubes in a single layer. Sear for 3 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
5. Step 5: Add 1 cup diced potatoes to the pot, then add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened.
7. Step 7: Return beef to pot, add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Bring to a simmer.
8. Step 8: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes until beef is tender.
9. Step 9: Add 1 cup diced carrots and cook for 20 more minutes until vegetables are tender.