This American Beef Stew recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for the colder months. Made with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich and flavorful broth, this stew is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup frozen peas
Directions
- In a large bowl, toss the beef stew meat with the flour, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat in batches and brown on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, red wine, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
- Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Enjoy this classic American Beef Stew with some crusty bread for dipping.
Interesting Facts
American Beef Stew is a popular comfort food dish in the United States.
The red wine in this recipe adds depth and richness to the stew.
Leftovers of this stew taste even better the next day as the flavors have had time to mingle.