Dutch Oven Beef Stew

 

Hearty, flavorful, and fall-apart tender — this slow-cooked beef stew is comfort food at its finest! Cooked low and slow in a Dutch oven for maximum flavor.

 

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↪️⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins

 

↪️⏱ Cook Time: 2.5 hours

 

↪️ Servings: 6

 

↪️ Calories: ~480 per serving

 

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs cubed stew beef
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ️ 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 5 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 10 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 large carrots, peeled & chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2.5 cups small yellow potatoes, scrubbed
• 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

‍ Directions:

 

✅ Step 1: Prep the Oven

 

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

 

✅ Step 2: Coat & Sear the Beef

 

In a large bowl, toss the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and flour until coated.

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Sear half the beef until browned, then remove and repeat with the rest.

 

✅ Step 3: Sauté the Veggies

 

Add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and reduce heat to medium-low.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes.

Sauté for a few minutes.

 

✅ Step 4: Deglaze & Build Flavor

 

Pour in 1/2 cup of beef broth and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom (flavor boosters!).

Add the onion soup mix and ketchup, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

 

✅ Step 5: Combine & Cook

 

Return the seared beef to the pot.

Pour in the remaining beef broth.

Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven.

Bake for 2 hours.

 

✅ Step 6: Thicken the Stew

 

After 2 hours, mix cornstarch and water into a slurry.

Remove the lid, stir in the slurry, and let it simmer for a few minutes until the stew thickens.

 

✅ Step 7: Finish & Serve

 

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Top with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes!

 

Tips:

 

↪️ Browning the beef adds deep flavor — don’t skip this step!

 

↪️ Add a splash of red wine for extra richness.

 

↪️ This stew gets even better the next day — perfect for leftovers!