Dutch Oven Beef Stew

This hearty Dutch oven beef stew loaded with vegetables is so simple--sear the beef, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer until tender.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 383 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika, or more to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, quartered
• 3 medium carrots, sliced, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir flour, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add beef and toss until coated with flour mixture.

Step 2

Heat oil in a cast iron Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Stir in broth, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and bay leaves and cover.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat and vegetables are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.