Simple Beef Stew

Simple Beef Stew

You can feel good about serving your family this simple and hearty beef stew that's full of tender beef and lots of vegetables, all combined in a thick gravy-like sauce.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
403 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, flour, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Add broth, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, and carrots, then stir in Creole seasoning and basil. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, meat is tender, and gravy is thick, about 1 hour.
Simple Beef Stew
Simple Beef Stew
Simple Beef Stew
Simple Beef Stew

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 pounds room temperature beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium beef broth
  • 3 yellow potatoes, or more to taste, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)

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