Description
This Autumn Harvest Beef Stew is a comforting and nourishing one-pot meal filled with tender chunks of beef, sweet root vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy nights or batch-cooking during the cooler seasons, this stew highlights seasonal produce and slow-simmered depth of flavor.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds beef stew meat (chuck roast), cut into chunks
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 Yukon gold potatoes, diced
2 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until all sides are seared. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until caramelized.
3. Deglaze the pot with a splash of beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
4. Return the beef to the pot and pour in the remaining beef broth. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
5. Stir in the carrots, parsnips, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add the butternut squash and continue simmering uncovered for 30 more minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
7. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, you can deglaze with a splash of red wine before adding the broth.
To save time, chop all vegetables in advance and store them in the fridge.
This stew tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep or make-ahead dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: autumn beef stew, cozy dinner, comfort food