Beef Stew

Name: Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1.2 kg / 2.4lb chuck beef (, cut into 3.5 cm / 1.5" cubes (Note 1)); 1 tsp each salt and pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil (, divided); 1 large onion (, halved then cut into 1 cm / 2/5" slices); 4 garlic cloves (, minced); 3 carrots (, cut into 2.5cm / 1" pieces on the diagonal); 2 celery stalks (, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" pieces); 1/3 cup / 50g flour; 3 cups / 750ml beef broth / stock (, salt reduced); 2 cups / 500 ml red wine (, bold and dry (Cab Sauv, Burgundy, Merlot) (Note 2)); 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 bay leaves (, fresh or dried); 4 sprigs thyme; 400 g / 14 oz baby potatoes (, halved); More salt and pepper (, to taste.)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h 40min

Recipe VIDEO above. Just a great, classic beef stew with meltingly tender beef smothered in a rich sauce. Be sure to brown the beef well - it's key for the deep rich colour and flavour of the sauce! Great on the day, but even better the next day so make ahead if you can. Stove, oven, slow cooker or pressure cooker.

Updated at: Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:45:03 GMT