Lola's Oven Beef Stew

Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, Lola's Oven Beef Stew is the ultimate one-pot meal for cozy dinners. This classic recipe features tender chunks of beef chuck slow-cooked to perfection alongside a medley of carrots, celery, potatoes, and peas, all bathed in a richly flavored broth infused with tomato paste, garlic, thyme, and optional red wine for depth. Oven-baked in a Dutch oven for maximum convenience, this dish develops melt-in-your-mouth textures and unbeatable taste with minimal effort. Perfect for serving with crusty bread or over fluffy rice, this homemade beef stew hits all the right notes for comfort food lovers. Try this simple yet indulgent family favorite that’s guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 0.5 cup red wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 0.75 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, searing each piece until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Step 5

Stir in the carrots, celery, and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste to the pot and mix well with the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the tomato paste.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth, red wine (if using), and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze any flavorful bits.

Step 8

Return the browned beef into the pot along with the dried thyme and bay leaves. Mix to combine.

Step 9

Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Let it bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring about halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 10

In the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the pot from the oven. Stir in the frozen peas and return the pot to the oven, uncovered, for the remaining cooking time.

Step 11

Once done, remove the bay leaves and taste for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3182.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3649.2

Total Fat 227.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 6856.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 197.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 445.5mg	0%
Iron 36.7mg	0%
Potassium 7308.2mg	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: 56.8%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 21.3%