Easy Peasy Beef Stew

Savor the ultimate comfort food with this "Easy Peasy Beef Stew" recipe—your go-to for hearty, satisfying meals made effortlessly. Crafted in just 20 minutes of prep and slow-simmered to perfection, this stew features tender chunks of seared beef chuck, a medley of root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, and a rich, savory broth infused with garlic, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Thickened with a simple flour slurry and finished with vibrant peas, every bite bursts with homestyle flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this one-pot wonder serves six and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or fluffy rice. Easy, delicious, and wholesome—this beef stew is comfort food at its finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring it develops a nice crust on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat the meat and onions.

Step 5

Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

After 1 hour, add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot. Stir to combine and continue to simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the flour and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the stew to thicken the broth, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3210.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3444.1

Total Fat 213.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 6953.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 35.2g
Protein 198.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 461.4mg	0%
Iron 35.4mg	0%
Potassium 7598.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.1%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 22.1%