Southern-Spiced Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A deeply savory stew featuring tender beef and root vegetables simmered with warm smoked paprika and thyme for a comforting, aromatic meal. This Irish-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs stewing beef, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 pounds stewing beef
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2, peeled and diced carrots
• 2, peeled and diced parsnips
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2, peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds diced stewing beef and sear for 5 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot, then add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced parsnips, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the seared beef to the pot, then add 4 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour.
5. Step 5: Add 2 diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper to taste, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.