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Beef Stew

A classic Beef Stew adapted from Jamie Oliver! Using stewing beef, pantry staples and basic carrots, potatoes and onions. A wonderful warming dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: British, North American
Keyword: beef, comfort food, stew
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 744kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 24 Ounces beef stewing, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 Cups beef broth
  • 2/3 Cup red wine
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 Carrots peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces
  • 2 Celery ribs ends trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
  • 1 large potato peeled and diced
  • 4 Tomatoes diced
  • 1 Onion peeled and quartered
  • Dried thyme sprigs
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Set aside a casserole dish.
  • Dredge the beef in the flour and coat completely.
  • Add two tablespoons of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium to high heat. Add the beef and sear all over for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In the reserved skillet add the remaining olive oil, carrots, celery, potato, onion and garlic. Stir well and leave to cook stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the thyme sprigs and the wine. Stir well and leave to simmer until the wine evaporates, about 10 more minutes.
  • Add the beef, tomatoes, stock and bay leaves. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the stew to the casserole. Cook uncovered for 3 - 4 hours or until the beef is fork tender.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

Cooking time may vary.  This stew will be done between 3 1/2 and 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Stew
Amount Per Serving (1 Bowl of stew)
Calories 744 Calories from Fat 441
% Daily Value*
Fat 49g75%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 121mg40%
Sodium 619mg27%
Potassium 1490mg43%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 11215IU224%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.