Homemade beef stew with plenty of vegetables and seasonings is the perfect warm and comforting meal for cold evenings.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 15 mins
Total Time
2 hr 35 mins
Calories
274 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat; sear beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef and oil to a large pot.
Step 2
Mix water, carrots, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, garlic, bay leaves, and allspice with beef; cover pot and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes to stew, cover pot, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes more.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground allspice
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 bay leaves, or more to taste
2 pounds bottom round beef roast, trimmed and cut into chunks
