Oven Baked Beef Stew

This Oven Baked Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food—tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy all slow-cooked to perfection in one dish. It’s ideal for cold evenings, Sunday dinners, or any time you crave a satisfying, homemade meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3-4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, halved or sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional, or use more broth)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Brown the Beef: Toss beef cubes in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches. Transfer browned beef to a large Dutch oven or deep baking dish.
3. Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add carrots and mushrooms, cook for 4-5 minutes. Transfer to the dish with the beef.
4. Build the Stew: Add potatoes, beef broth, wine (if using), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
5. Bake: Cover tightly with a lid or foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until beef is fork-tender and flavors are well blended.
6. Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Deep, slow-cooked flavor
• Fork-tender beef and melt-in-your-mouth veggies
• One-pot meal with minimal cleanup
• Freezer-friendly and great for leftovers

Tips:

• Add peas or green beans in the last 20 minutes for extra color.
• If you like a thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir in during the last 15 minutes.

This Oven Baked Beef Stew is a soul-warming classic that turns simple ingredients into something extraordinary!