Oven Beef Stew

This easy and filling beef stew is perfect for a night when the cook doesn’t want to linger in the kitchen. A recipe can’t be more simple or delicious than this. The beef in this stew is slowly braised along with vegetables and spices to create tender meat and a flavorful broth.

Level

Beginner

Prep time

10-15 minutes

Cook time

4-5 hours

Serves

6-8

Cook it with our

Cast Iron Dutch Ovens

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
6 carrots, chopped
3 medium onions, quartered
5 medium potatoes, quartered
1, 10-ounce package frozen peas
2 bay leaves
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
Dash of dried thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup cornstarch
2, 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes (with their juice)
1 cup red wine or water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. (If you want to cut the cooking time down a bit, raise the oven temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.)
Layer the ingredients in a 5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven in the order they are listed. Cover and cook for 4-5 hours, stirring once or twice.