How to Make Dutch Oven Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a hearty beef stew, especially when it's made in a Dutch oven. The slow, gentle simmering of the beef and vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth creates a dish that's perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying meal to feed your family, this Dutch Oven Beef Stew recipe is sure to become a new go-to in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 large potatoes, cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, quartered
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced, or more to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Stir flour, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add beef and toss until coated with flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Stir in broth, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and bay leaves and cover.
  • Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat and vegetables are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 517mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 929mg