Description
When comfort food calls, this hearty Beef & Mushroom Stew answers with soul-warming goodness. Tender beef chuck slow-simmers with savory mushrooms, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a richly flavored broth. It’s a cozy, rustic favorite perfect for easy dinners, meal prep, or lazy Sunday cooking. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner recipe, a hearty meal for cold nights, or simply new dinner ideas, this stew delivers every time. Delicious with bread, potatoes, or noodles, it’s an easy recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, chopped
10 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional, substitute with broth if needed)
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Pat beef cubes dry and toss in seasoned flour.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven. Brown beef in batches and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onions and carrots until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
4. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook for another 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in red wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up brown bits.
6. Add beef broth, mushrooms, thyme, bay leaf, and seared beef back to the pot. Stir to combine.
7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender.
8. Remove herbs, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra richness, finish the stew with a splash of cream or a knob of butter before serving.
This dish tastes even better the next day—perfect for leftovers or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef stew, easy dinner, comfort food, mushroom stew, fall recipes