Dinty Moore Beef Stew Recipe
Description
A hearty Dinty Moore Beef Stew copycat made with tender chunks of beef, soft potatoes, carrots, and rich savory gravy. This one-pot comfort meal is slow-simmered for deep flavor and old-school diner-style taste.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, cubed
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, optional thickener
- 1 cup frozen peas, optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches until all sides are seared. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Stir well so everything is coated.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape the bottom of the pot. Add bay leaves and simmer on low for 60 minutes.
- Add carrots and potatoes. Continue simmering for 30–40 minutes until beef and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in flour mixed with water if a thicker gravy is desired. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves. Add peas if using. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Equipment
- Stockpot
- Ladle
Notes
Cooking Methods
Slow Cooker
Add all ingredients after browning beef. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours.Instant Pot
Sauté beef first, then add remaining ingredients. Cook on HIGH pressure for 35 minutes with natural release.Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 37gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1636mgPotassium: 1606mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8346IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 6mg