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Hearty Homemade Dinty Moore Beef Stew in a Pot

dinty moore beef stew

Dinty Moore beef stew is a classic, hearty dish that combines tender chunks of beef chuck with fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions, all slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful broth. Using high-quality ingredients and a careful cooking process—including browning the meat and simmering gently for several hours—ensures a stew with deep, comforting flavors and a perfect, fork-tender texture. Seasoned with herbs such as thyme and bay leaves, and enhanced with Worcestershire sauce, this stew is ideal for cozy meals served with crusty bread or mashed potatoes. Leftovers store well, making it a practical and satisfying choice for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • "2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes",
  • "1 tbsp olive oil"
  • "1 large onion chopped",
  • "2 carrots peeled and chopped",
  • "2 potatoes peeled and cubed",
  • "4 cups beef broth"
  • "2 tbsp tomato paste"
  • "1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce"
  • "2 bay leaves"
  • "1 tsp dried thyme"
  • "Salt and pepper to taste"
  • "Fresh parsley for garnish"
  • "Pros": [
  • "Hearty and comforting dish"
  • "Great way to use inexpensive beef chuck"
  • "Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables"
  • "Freezes well for easy leftovers"
  • "Can be made in a slow cooker or Dutch oven"
  • "Cons": [
  • "Requires a long cooking time"
  • "Can be high in sodium depending on broth"
  • "Not suitable for vegetarians"

Instructions
 

  • "Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).",
  • "Season beef chuck with salt and pepper.",
  • "Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.",
  • "Brown beef chuck in batches, then set aside.",
  • "Add onion and carrots to the Dutch oven and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.",
  • "Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.",
  • "Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme.",
  • "Bring to a simmer, then return beef to the Dutch oven.",
  • "Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until beef is very tender.",
  • "Add potatoes and cook for another 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.",
  • "Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.",
  • "Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot."
Keyword "beef stew, comfort food, hearty, slow cooker, Dutch oven",