Hearty Homemade Beef Stew with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and savory broth. A cozy one-pot meal for family dinners.

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2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 large onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 carrots, sliced

3 celery stalks, chopped

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

3 tablespoons flour

6 cups beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Fresh parsley for garnish

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1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, then remove.

2. Add remaining oil, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes.

3. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.

4. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

5. Return beef, pour in broth, bring to boil, then simmer 1 ½–2 hours until beef is tender.

6. Stir in potatoes for last 30–40 minutes.

7. Remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Mash some potatoes for thicker stew.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or soy sauce for extra flavor.

Use parsnips, peas, or mushrooms for variety.