Beef & Tomato Stew

This hearty Beef and Tomato Stew is loaded with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, vegetables and fresh herbs simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. Make this cozy one-pot dinner on the stovetop, in the slow cooker or Instant Pot!

There's nothing better than a warm bowl of beef stew on a chilly day! This Beef and Tomato Stew is the version A cook grew up eating, made with tender chunks of beef, hearty potatoes, carrots, peas, celery and fresh herbs all simmered in a rich tomato-based broth.

Unlike a traditional brown gravy-style beef stew, this recipe gets tons of flavor from stewed tomatoes and tomato paste, creating a savory, slightly tangy broth that gets even better as it cooks. Everything comes together in one pot for the ultimate cozy family dinner, and you can easily make it on the stovetop, in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.

What goes in

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 lbs cubed beef
• 1 (15 ounces) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounces) can tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 pound baby potatoes, sliced in half
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1 bay leaf

How it comes together

1. Drizzle olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot on medium high heat until oil is hot and glistening. Add cubed beef and sear meat on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours, until meat and veggies are tender. Serve and enjoy!
3. Drizzle olive oil in the bowl of your instant pot and turn on the sauté function. Wait until it is nice and heated then add meat, browning on all sides.
4. Add the rest of your ingredients, seal the instant pot and select the meat/stew setting (about 35 minutes).
5. Once cooking is complete, let the instant pot sit for about 12 minutes then release the steam by placing the valve to the venting position. Serve and enjoy!
6. Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat until oil is hot and glistening. Add cubed beef and sear meat on all sides, about 5 minutes. (You could also skip the browning step and just add the raw meat to your crock pot, but browning the meat adds more depth of flavor!)
7. Once the meat is browned, add it to your crock pot along with the rest of ingredients, cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Keep in mind

Prepping and Storage: To prep ahead: Chop the vegetables and cut the beef into cubes up to 1 day in advance. Store separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator until ready to cook. To store: Let the stew cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze: Transfer cooled stew to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. To reheat: Warm gently