Simple Beef Stew

Simple and hearty beef stew I make for my family.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

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

Steps

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.
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.