Easy Weeknight Beef Stew quickly cooked with large pieces of tri-tip steak, creamy gold potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and peas.
There’s nothing quite like coming home to the comforting aroma of a simmering pot of beef stew on a chilly weeknight. While the idea of a slow-cooked stew might seem reserved for lazy Sundays, we’re here to prove that a delicious, hearty beef stew can be a weeknight reality. With a few clever shortcuts and time-saving tips, you can enjoy the rich flavors and tender beef chunks without spending hours in the kitchen. Let’s dive into this Easy Weeknight Beef Stew recipe that will become a staple in your busy weekday repertoire.
The most important time saving tip in this recipe is using steak instead of roast. Tri-tip steak is a tender quick cooking meat as opposed to chuck roast that needs to cook slowly over time. In this recipe, tri-tip steak is cut into large chucks, seared for a nice brown color and quickly cooked with vegetables in a flavorful broth.
With this quick Easy Weeknight Beef Stew recipe, you can transform your busy evenings into a comforting dining experience. The beauty of this dish lies not only in its rich flavors and tender beef but also in the simplicity of preparation. Enjoy the warmth and satisfaction that comes with a bowl of homemade stew – a true weeknight hero. So, grab a spoon and savor the flavor of simplicity and warmth on even the busiest of nights.
Ingredients in Easy Weeknight Beef Stew
- Beef – Tri-Tip Steak is the key to a quick beef stew.
- Potatoes – Creamy gold potatoes.
- Carrots – Large carrots.
- Celery – Keep the greens on for extra flavor.
- Mushrooms – Either cremini or button mushrooms.
- Peas – I keep a bag in the freezer.
- Shallot – Adds a delicate sweet flavor.
- Garlic – Minced garlic.
- Beef Broth – I keep a jar of Better Than Bouillon inn my fridge.
- Tomato Paste – Essential to build flavor. My favorite is Cento in the tube.
- Thyme – Fresh thyme. Its one of the most forgiving herbs to grow.
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Easy Weeknight Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. tri tip steak cut in large pieces
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large shallot sliced thinly
- 1 cup celery sliced, with leaves
- 3 carrots cut in large pieces
- 4-5 oz. mushrooms sliced thick
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
- 1 tsp. tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 gold potatoes cut in large pieces
- 1 pinch thyme
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Coat beef pieces with flour, smoked paprika and salt.
- Heat large pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil, then sear flour coated beef pieces until just browned on all sides.
- Add in shallot, celery, carrots, mushrooms, garlic and tomato paste, stirring well. Pour in beef broth, scraping bottom of pan to release all of the browned bits.
- Add potatoes, thyme and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Add peas just before serving.
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