Hearty Beef Stew Cubes (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked beef, root vegetables, and rich gravy create a warming, savory dish for any occasion.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
04 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped
05 - 4 cups beef broth
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned.
02 - Add carrots, potatoes, and onion to the browned beef. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme until evenly combined.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
04 - Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Relies on humble affordable ingredients you likely have on hand
- All-in-one meal with protein vegetables and rich broth
- Fills your kitchen with incredible aromas
- Perfect for make-ahead dinners and meal prep
02 -
- Provides protein carbs and vegetables all in one pot
- Even better the next day as flavors deepen
- Freezes and reheats beautifully for fast future meals
03 -
- Brown the beef in small batches so you do not crowd the pan and lose the beautiful sear
- Taste your broth before adding all the salt especially if using store bought
- Let the stew rest for twenty minutes off heat before serving which thickens the sauce and melds the flavors