Description
Old Fashioned Beef Stew is a cozy, deeply flavorful classic made even easier in one pot. Tender halal beef chunks simmer with carrots, potatoes, and aromatics in a rich, savory broth for a comforting, family-friendly meal. This traditional, slow-simmered stew is perfect for chilly evenings, weeknights, or Sunday dinners, delivering nostalgic warmth with every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs halal beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp flour (optional for thicker broth)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour (if using) and stir to coat.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom to release browned bits.
- Return the beef to the pot and add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and the bay leaf.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 2-2.5 hours until the beef is very tender and the broth has thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Optional flour for a thicker broth (omit if you prefer a lighter soup).
- Let the stew rest 10 minutes after cooking to meld flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
- Can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor; refrigerate overnight, then reheat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 410 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Beef Stew, Halal beef stew, hearty beef stew, comforting dinner, easy one-pot stew, carrot potato stew, traditional stew