Description
This Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is the ultimate cozy, slow-cooked comfort meal loaded with tender beef, seasonal root vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a savory broth. Ideal for fall dinners, meal prepping, or freezer meals, this one-pot recipe delivers rich flavor and wholesome satisfaction. Perfect stew recipe for cold nights, hearty dinners, and autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
2 pounds chuck roast (cut into cubes)
3 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
2 parsnips or turnips (peeled and chopped)
4 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and chopped)
1 large onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional for thickening)
Instructions
1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant and the paste deepens in color.
3. Deglaze the pot with a splash of broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add Worcestershire sauce, remaining broth, thyme, bay leaves, and the seared beef.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
5. Add chopped carrots, parsnips (or turnips), and potatoes. Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until vegetables are soft.
6. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, brown the tomato paste during sautéing until it caramelizes slightly.
If your stew is too thick after chilling, add a splash of broth while reheating.
This dish improves in flavor overnight, so make it ahead for even better results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg