Spicy Beef Stew is a bold and comforting one-pot meal made with tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich broth with vegetables and warming spices. The slow cooking process creates deep flavor and a satisfying kick of heat, making it perfect for cozy dinners.
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
1½ lbs beef stew meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add carrots, potatoes, and celery, stirring to combine.
Return the browned beef to the pot.
Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes.
Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cumin.
Season with salt and black pepper, then add bay leaves.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60–75 minutes until beef is tender.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Chuck roast or stew meat works best because it becomes tender during slow cooking.
Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
If the stew becomes too thick, add a little extra beef broth while reheating.
