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Old Fashioned Beef Stew – Hearty Homemade Comfort Food

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Old Fashioned Beef Stew is a comforting, hearty meal made with tender chunks of beef, red potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, and celery simmered in a flavorful broth with herbs and spices. A cornstarch slurry thickens the stew into a rich, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed chuck roast
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 10 ounces pearl onions
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 medium celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Dust the beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Season with the salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and sear for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add the red potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, and celery. Sprinkle in the sugar, basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, and ground allspice. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 90–120 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with the cold water until completely dissolved.
  8. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the stew, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for a few more minutes, until thickened.
  9. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cut the beef and vegetables into bite-sized pieces for easier serving.
  • Brown the beef well to develop flavor before adding the broth.
  • Mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth before adding it to the hot stew to help prevent lumps.
  • Simmer for 90–120 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
  • Nutrition information is listed per 2-cup serving.

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