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Creamy Old Fashioned Beef Stew

This creamy old fashioned beef stew brings warmth to your table with simple ingredients and deep flavor. It blends tender beef, soft vegetables, and a rich creamy broth that feels comforting with every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour for thickening
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef on all sides.
  3. Remove the beef and cook onions and garlic until soft.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well.
  5. Slowly add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
  6. Return beef to the pot and add carrots and potatoes.
  7. Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 5–10 minutes.
  9. Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This stew tastes even better the next day. You can substitute cream with milk for a lighter version or add extra vegetables like peas or green beans.