Stovetop British Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

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A hearty British beef stew simmered slowly with carrots, parsnips, and onions in a rich broth for a warming meal. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, all-purpose flour, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 5, 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: 20 min Cook: 150 min Serves 5 British cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 2 lbs cubed beef chuck in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, coating each piece evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes per batch, then remove to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Dice 1 large yellow onion, slice 3 medium carrots and 2 medium parsnips into 1-inch pieces. Add the onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Return the beef to the pot and pour in 4 cups beef broth.
  5. Step 5: Add 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 bay leaf, bring to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally.
  6. Step 6: Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving hot.

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