Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Beef Stew Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 and ½ tsp. salt; ¾ tsp. black pepper; 2 and ½ to 3 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2-4 Tbsp. cooking oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 4 cups beef broth; 2 bay leaves; ½ lb. carrots (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 and ½ lbs. potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into large chunks

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:3h 30min

Looking for beef stew with meat that’s actually tender, not just cooked through? This is one of those recipes where patience pays off.This recipe makes 6 hearty servings, about 9 cups of stew.

Updated at: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:18:18 GMT