Name: Cozy French Beef Stew That Melts in Your Mouth!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 large carrots, sliced; 3 medium potatoes, cubed; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 tbsp (48 g) tomato paste; 4 cups (950 ml) beef broth; 1 tsp (2 g) dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp (5 g) salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp (2 g) black pepper; 1 tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening); Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

A deeply comforting, rustic French-style beef stew made without alcohol but rich with slow-simmered flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

Ingredients

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2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, cubed
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tbsp (48 g) tomato paste
4 cups (950 ml) beef broth
1 tsp (2 g) dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp (5 g) salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp (2 g) black pepper
1 tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches and sear until browned on all sides.
Remove beef and add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes. Add flour if using.
Return beef to the pot. Add broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 2 to 2.5 hours.
Add potatoes and simmer 30 more minutes until tender.
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

You can prepare this stew a day ahead for even better flavor. It also freezes well for easy future meals.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours