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Hearty One-Pot Winter Stew

This comforting one-pot winter stew features tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for a cold day. It's a complete meal that's both satisfying and flavorful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 lbs small potatoes, quartered
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Ladle

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove browned beef and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the Dutch oven and sauté until softened, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. If using, pour in red wine, scrape up browned bits, simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Return beef to the Dutch oven, stir in broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Add quartered potatoes, increase heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  8. Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot, ideally with crusty bread.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can sear the beef on all sides before adding the vegetables. Feel free to add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips along with the potatoes for extra heartiness. This stew freezes well for future meals.