🥩 Classic Homestyle Beef Stew 🥕🥔 This Classic Homestyle Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort meal, featuring melt-in-your-mouth beef, tender vegetables, and a rich, savory tomato-infused broth. Slow-simmered to perfection, it's a cozy family dinner that's perfect for chilly evenings. Ingredients • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 medium onion, diced • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 4 large carrots, sliced • 3 celery stalks, sliced • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes • 4 cups beef broth • 1 cup water • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp dried thyme • 2 bay leaves • 1 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and black pepper, to taste • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening) • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions 1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it in batches for 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same pot, cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes. 4. Add the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute. 5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, thyme, paprika, and bay leaves. 6. Return the beef to the pot and bring to a boil. 7. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1½ hours. 8. Add the potatoes and continue cooking for another 30–40 minutes, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft. 9. If you prefer a thicker stew, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes. 10. Remove the bay leaves, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot. Serving Suggestions Serve with crusty bread, buttery dinner rolls, mashed potatoes, or warm cornbread. Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Servings: 6 Calories: Approximately 540 per serving #BeefStew #ComfortFood #EasyRecipes #FamilyDinner #OnePotMeal - @aronemerson4