Description

Warm your home with this Hearty Autumn Beef Stew, a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for chilly days. This easy dinner recipe combines tender chunks of beef, hearty root vegetables, and a deeply flavorful broth simmered to perfection. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, a healthy comfort food option, or a meal that feeds a crowd, this easy recipe delivers rustic charm and bold flavor. It’s ideal for quick reheats, cozy fall evenings, or meal prepping comfort food in advance.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck roast

4 medium carrots, chopped

4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed

1 large yellow onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

4 cups beef broth

1 cup red wine (optional)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 bay leaves

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat the beef dry, season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.

2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high and sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.

3. In the same pot, add a little oil if needed and sauté onions and garlic until softened.

4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pot with red wine (if using), scraping the browned bits.

5. Pour in beef broth and add bay leaves and thyme.

6. Return beef to the pot along with carrots and potatoes.

7. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender.

8. Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

9. Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Notes

For deeper flavor, let the stew sit overnight in the fridge before serving.

To make gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend for coating the beef.

Add parsnips, celery, or turnips for more veggie variety.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: beef stew, hearty dinner, autumn recipes, cozy comfort food