Smith's Savory Hearty Stew

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A comforting one-pot stew featuring tender beef, root vegetables, and herbs. This comfort food-inspired one pot ready in about 135 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, carrots, potatoes 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 110 min Serves 6 Comfort Food cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides (3-4 minutes per batch), then set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook off raw flour taste.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1 can diced tomatoes, scraping up browned bits. Return beef to pot, add 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp rosemary, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Step 7: Add peeled and cubed potatoes. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Smith's Savory Hearty Stew take to make?

Total time is about 135 minutes (25 min prep + 110 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 Smith's Savory Hearty 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 beef chuck roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Smith's Savory Hearty 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 Smith's Savory Hearty 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 Smith's Savory Hearty Stew?

Comfort Food one pot 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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