{"id":"4a6239cb-d444-4cfc-ae51-b48e15076561","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4a6239cb-d444-4cfc-ae51-b48e15076561","source_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/beef-stew-recipe/","title":"Beef Stew Recipe","description":"This easy beef stew recipe is a family favorite. Tender veggies and beef in a rich brown broth!","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT70M","total_time":"PT90M","image_url":"https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SpendWithPennies-Homemade-Beef-Stew-24.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 pounds stewing beef (trimmed and cubed)","item":"stewing beef","quantity":2,"unit":"lb","preparation":"trimmed and cubed"},{"text":"3 tablespoons all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoons olive oil (more as needed)","item":"olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"more as needed"},{"text":"1 onion (chopped)","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"6 cups beef broth","item":"beef broth","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup red wine (optional)","item":"red wine","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1 pound potatoes (peeled and cubed)","item":"potatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"peeled and cubed"},{"text":"4 carrots (cut into 1 inch pieces)","item":"carrots","quantity":4,"preparation":"cut into 1 inch pieces"},{"text":"4 ribs celery (cut into 1 inch pieces)","item":"ribs celery","quantity":4,"preparation":"cut into 1 inch pieces"},{"text":"3 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh)","item":"dried rosemary","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or 1 sprig fresh"},{"text":"2 tablespoons cornstarch (or as needed)","item":"cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or as needed"},{"text":"2 tablespoons water (or as needed)","item":"water","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or as needed"},{"text":"¾ cup peas","item":"peas","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Shake off any excess flour from the beef and brown in small batches. Remove and set aside in a bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the onions to the pot, adding more oil as needed, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan."},{"number":5,"text":"Stir in browned beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato paste, and rosemary.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes)."},{"number":6,"text":"Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency (you may not need all of the slurry, if you'd like a thicker stew, you can add extra)."},{"number":7,"text":"Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T11:40:27.068792+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T11:40:27.068792+00:00"}