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Dutch Oven Beef Stew

This classic Dutch oven beef stew features melt-in-your-mouth tender beef chuck roast, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots slow-cooked in a rich, savory gravy. The ultimate cold-weather comfort food!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 554 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds chuck roast (or stew meat) cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup onion large diced
  • 2 cups carrots cut into 1-inch thick pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound red potatoes cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme extra for garnish
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Season the cubed beef with salt and pepper, then toss in the flour to coat evenly. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
  • Turn the heat down to medium. Add the carrots and onions to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for 1 minute while scraping up all the delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Return the beef and any juices back to the pot. Pour in the beef stock, then add the bay leaf and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme. Stir well, cover with the lid, and place in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Carefully remove the pot from the oven. Stir in the potatoes, cover with the lid, and return to the oven for another 1 ½ hours, or until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
  • Discard the bay leaf and thyme stems. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 33gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1008mgPotassium: 1429mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 8731IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 4mg
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