This Best Ever Beef Stew is rich, hearty, and packed with tender beef and vegetables simmered to perfection. Perfect for cozy dinners!

Scale

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

3 carrots, sliced

3 potatoes, cubed

2 tbsp tomato paste

4 cups beef broth or vegetable stock

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 bay leaves

1 tsp fresh thyme

1. Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Brown the beef in olive oil until golden.

3. Add onions, carrots, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

4. Stir in tomato paste and deglaze with a bit of broth.

5. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 2–2½ hours.

6. Remove bay leaves, rest 10 minutes, and serve warm.

For extra depth, brown the beef in batches.

This stew freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.

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