Easy Vegetable Beef Stew

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Easy Vegetable Beef Stew, a classic comfort food perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe features tender chunks of beef stew meat, seared to perfection and simmered alongside vibrant vegetables like carrots, potatoes, celery, and green beans in a rich, savory beef broth. Flavored with aromatic garlic, onion, and dried thyme, this one-pot wonder delivers robust flavor with minimal effort. Ready in just under two hours, including hands-off simmering time, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want something satisfying yet fuss-free. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it with crusty bread for a complete, soul-soothing meal. Keywords: Easy Vegetable Beef Stew, hearty stew recipe, comforting beef recipes, one-pot dinner ideas, beef and vegetable dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, searing on all sides until browned. Remove the beef and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the beef broth and stir in the tomato paste, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and lift any browned bits for added flavor.

Step 5

Return the seared beef to the pot. Add the sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, sliced celery, frozen green beans, bay leaf, and dried thyme.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 75-90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2515.8 grams (2515.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2325

Total Fat 133.80g	172%
Saturated Fat 46.70g	234%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 612mg	204%
Sodium 7627mg	332%
Total Carbohydrate 67.60g	25%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 18.90g
Protein 200.80g	402%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 404mg	31%
Iron 25mg	137%
Potassium 4784mg	102%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 11.9%