Beef Stew Recipe with Carrots & Potatoes

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This classic French beef stew is the ultimate comfort food. Slow-cooked in a rich wine-based broth, the meat becomes meltingly tender and enveloped in a deeply flavorful sauce—perfect for chilly nights.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by removing any large chunks of fat that are easy to get to (like the one my knife is pointing to below), but don’t overdo it with the trimming, as the fat helps make the beef tender.

Next, season the meat generously with salt and pepper.

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Heat a bit of oil in a Dutch oven or large pot and brown the meat in batches.

This step is a bit time-consuming but browning the meat adds depth and dimension to the stew. (Note: it’s important not to crowd the pan—if you try to brown all the meat at once, it will steam instead of sear and you won’t get all that lovely color and flavor.)

Remove the meat and add the onions, garlic, and balsamic vinegar to the pan. The vinegar will loosen all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan and add flavor.

Cook until the vegetables are softened, then add the tomato paste and cook for a minute more.

Tomato paste in a Dutch oven with onions.

Add the beef back into the pan and sprinkle with the flour.

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Stir until the flour is dissolved.

Add the wine, broth, water, thyme, bay leaves, and sugar.

Bring to a boil, then cover and braise in the oven for 2 hours. (If you don’t have a Dutch oven or prefer to cook the stew on the stovetop, that works, too! The timing will be the same—just keep it on the lowest heat setting and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.)

After 2 hours, add the carrots and potatoes.

Carrots and potatoes in a Dutch oven with broth.

Return to the oven and continue cooking for one hour, or until the meat is fork-tender, the broth is thickened, and the carrots and potatoes are tender. (Note: The broth won’t thicken until the very end of cooking. If you’d like to thicken it further after it’s done, see the FAQ below for tips.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Make-Ahead/Freezing Instructions

Simply prepare the stew as directed, then cool it to room temperature before refrigerating. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until hot. If you want to freeze the stew, transfer it to an airtight container once it has cooled. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the stew overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop.