This simple Beef Stew has tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with carrots, onions, and potatoes simmered in a rich sauce. It’s a hearty and satisfying dinner that you can easily make ahead of time.
This Beef Stew is easy to make and full of comforting flavors. I make it year-round for the entire family, and my home is filled with a fantastic aroma as it cooks.
You can confidently serve it for a dinner party or potluck as a mouthwatering make-ahead meal!
Select the Right Cut for Beef Stew
The most important thing for beef stew is to buy the right cut, and it’s surprising that cuts that start out tender like strip loin become tough and chewy in a stew!
What you want instead are big and tough cuts like chuck roast, which comes from the shoulder and has great flavor. The collagen in its connective tissue breaks down during cooking, leaving you with fork-tender beef.
Other cuts that are good for beef stew include bottom round roast, chuck steak, bottom eye roast, chuck-eye roast, English roast or pot roast. Make sure to avoid packaged “stew meat” at the supermarket. The pre-cut “stew meat” consists of leftovers that do not cook consistently and usually become chewy.
If your chuck roast is well-marbled, you can trim any excess fat. Cut the beef into large 2-inch cubes, as small pieces tend to fall apart during cooking. Consider getting your butcher to do the trimming and cutting for you to save time!
How to Make the Best Beef Stew
Step 1: Brown the Beef
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