If you're looking for a hearty dinner that feels special without requiring complicated techniques, Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes deserves a permanent place in your recipe collection.
The key is simple: brown the beef properly, build the sauce gradually, and give the meat enough time to become tender.
Then pile creamy mashed potatoes into a bowl and cover them with that rich beef gravy.
It's warm, satisfying, uncomplicated home cooking—and sometimes that's exactly what dinner should be.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: About 2 hours
Total Time: About 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Quick Recipe Summary
Beef Stew: Beef chuck, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, flour, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
Mashed Potatoes: Potatoes, butter, warm milk, salt and pepper.
Brown the beef, sauté the vegetables, build the gravy, and simmer gently until the beef is tender. Meanwhile, boil and mash the potatoes with butter and warm milk. Spoon the finished beef stew generously over the creamy mashed potatoes and serve hot.
Would you eat this for dinner tonight—YES or NO?
