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    Beef Stew Recipe With Potatoes And Carrots

    Modified: Nov 14, 2023 · Published: Oct 21, 2022 by Radwa ·

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    Seriously, this Beef Stew Recipe With Potatoes And Carrots is what I call comfort food. Tender beef chunks cooked with veggies in a well-seasoned tomato sauce to perfection.

    2 bowls filled with beef stew with potatoes, carrots and peas.
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    • Beef Stew Recipe With Potatoes And Carrots
    • Secrets To A Good Beef Stew
    • Ingredients
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Top Tips!
    • Other Ways to Cook It
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More One-Pot Recipes
    • More Stew Recipes
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    Beef Stew Recipe With Potatoes And Carrots

    I love this beef stew recipe so much; in fact, it is my favorite stew recipe, yep, It is delicious, easy to make, and all done in one pot.

    The best part is that this recipe is made over the stove. For me, this is the easiest and fastest way of making stews.

    I used to make this beef stew in the oven, and it took me about 2-3 hours to thoroughly cook, but now, since I started cooking it on the stovetop, the whole process takes only 1 hour and 20 minutes.

    My Verdict: This is cozy and truly pure comfort food; it is a flavourful, delicious meal that I am sure your family will enjoy.

    Secrets To A Good Beef Stew

    Here are my secrets to make the perfect beef stew:

    • First of all, using a homemade broth is really important to make a good, flavorful beef stew. And this is the first thing I did, making broth with the beef chunks.
    • Also, using the right cut of meat is important; from my experience in making lots of stew recipes, I found that chuck or brisket are very good in stews.
    • You also have to make sure the stew is not dry, so it must have enough liquid.
    • Finally, give it enough time to cook; stews usually take from 1-2 hours to cook fully. Also, cut the meat so it is not too large or too small.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make the beef stew with potatoes and carrots recipe.
    • Beef: I used beef chuck.
    • Vegetables: I used potatoes, carrots and peas.
    • Seasonings: For making this beef stew, I used ground cinnamon, salt, pepper, bay leaves and cardamom.
    • Onion & Garlic: I love to add both onion and garlic to almost all my stew recipes because they add a good flavor.
    • Tomato sauce: Use good quality tomato sauce for

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    Step By Step Instructions

    Add the chopped potatoes, carrots and peas to the meat and broth.

    One (Make the broth): Put a large pot filled halfway with water (around 2 litres)on high heat and leave it until it boils.

    Two: Add the washed beef chunks to the boiling water, and remove any scum.

    Three: Add the minced onion, cinnamon, salt, pepper, bay leaves and cardamom. Cook until the meat is almost cooked (around 50-60 minutes); add more water if needed.

    Four (Prepare the veggies): In the meantime, peel, wash and chop the carrots and potatoes.

    Five: Add the chopped potatoes, carrots and peas to the meat and broth.

    Six: Adjust the taste with salt and pepper if needed.

    Seven: Add the tomato sauce and minced garlic. Cook until the veggies are fully cooked ( about 20 minutes), and the stew is thickened. Serve!!

    close shot to beef stew with potatoes, carrots and peas.

    Top Tips!

    • If you are going to make this stew with veggies ahead, then freeze it; I don't recommend adding potatoes.
    • Add some fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, parsley or coriander.

    Other Ways to Cook It

    • Pressure cooker: Cooking the stew in a pressure cooker will take about 30-40 minutes.
    • Slow cooker: Cook this stew in a slow cooker for about 5-6 hours.
    • In the oven: You can cook this stew in the oven using a dutch oven pot with a lid; cook for 2-3 hours at 180C / 350F, don't forget to check every 30-40 minutes.

    Serving Suggestions

    This stew doesn't need any side dishes; it is a super filling dish. However, if you like to serve it with a side dish, you can go with Pasta with Breadcrumbs or Gyro Bread.

    You may also serve it with Malfouf Salad, Easy Couscous Salad or Elote Corn Salad.

    beef stew with potatoes, carrots and peas in a white bowl.

    Storage

    To Store: I store this stew in the fridge for 3-4 days.

    To Freeze: Stews freeze beautifully. You can keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Reheating: Just microwave it for about 2 minutes. If your stew is frozen,
    allow it to defrost first, and then microwave for 2-4 minutes and don't forget to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to loosen it a bit.

    Recipe FAQs

    What Veggies Can I add to my Stew?

    You can use almost any veggies you like such as cabbage, spinach, carrot, green beans, onion, mushrooms, celery or zucchini.

    How can I spice up my stew?

    To spice up your beef stew, you may add some paprika, more red pepper flacks, cayenne pepper or chili powder.

    Do I need to thicken this stew?

    No, you don't. The consistency of this dish is a bit thick because we add potatoes, which help thicken the stew.

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    beef stew with potatoes, carrots and peas in a white bowl.
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    5 from 4 votes

    Beef Stew Recipe With Potatoes And Carrots

    Seriously, this Beef Stew Recipe With Potatoes And Carrots is what I call comfort food. Tender beef chunks cooked with veggies in a well-seasoned tomato sauce to perfection.
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 469kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Pot
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knife

    Ingredients

    • 800 g beef chunks
    • 2 bay leaves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 pods cardamom
    • 1 onion minced
    • 3 potatoes
    • 3 carrots
    • 1 cup peas
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ cup tomato sauce

    Instructions

    • Put a large pot filled halfway with water (around 2 litres) on high heat and leave it until boil.
    • Add the washed beef chunks to the boiling water, and remove any scum.
      800 g beef chunks
    • Then, add the minced onion, cinnamon, salt, pepper, bay leaves and cardamom.
      2 bay leaves, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 onion, 2 pods cardamom
    • Cook until the meat is almost cooked (around 50-60 minutes) add more water if it needed.
    • In the meantime, peel, wash and chop the carrots and potatoes.
    • Add the chopped potatoes, carrots and peas to the meat and broth.
      3 potatoes, 3 carrots, 1 cup peas
    • Adjust the taste with salt and pepper if needed.
      ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Add the tomato sauce and minced garlic.
      3 cloves garlic, minced, ½ cup tomato sauce
    • Cook until the veggies are fully cooked ( about 20 minutes), and the stew is thickened. Serve!!

    Notes

    • If you are going to make this stew with veggies ahead, then freeze it; I don't recommend adding potatoes.
    • Add some fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, parsley or coriander.
    • Using the right cut of meat is important; from my experience in making lots of stew recipes, I found that chuck or brisket are very good in stews.
    • First of all, using a homemade broth is really important to make a good, flavorful beef stew.
    • You also have to make sure the stew is not dry, so it must have enough liquid.
    To store: I store this beef stew in the fridge for 3-4 days and froze in a sealed container for 2-3 months.
    To freeze: This beef stew freezes beautifully. You can keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5369IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Olivia says

      October 21, 2022 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Good recipe! I also added celery and some beans.

      Reply
    2. Clair says

      October 21, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      I usually make this in my slow cooker! However, I like to try it on the stove.

      Reply
    5 from 4 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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