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Tender Oven-Baked Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Using a Dutch oven, tender sirloin cubes, sweet potatoes, and pearl onions are slowly cooked with red wine and chicken broth to develop a deep, rich flavor. It’s an easy, one-pot meal that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sirloin, cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (1-pound) bag white pearl onions, thawed
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice (about 10 ounces)
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season the sirloin cubes with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Toss the beef in 3 tablespoons flour until lightly coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the floured beef and cook until browned on all sides (about 4 to 5 minutes). Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. In the same Dutch oven, add the white pearl onions, diced sweet potato, and sliced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  4. Pour in 1 cup red wine to deglaze the pot, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom. Add ½ cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon tomato paste; stir well to combine.
  5. Allow the mixture to simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
  6. Return the browned beef along with any accumulated juices to the pot and heat for another 5 minutes until everything is warmed through.
  7. Serve the stew hot, paired with crusty bread, a green salad, or your favorite side dish.

Notes

This tender oven-baked beef stew is a forgiving and adaptable recipe that allows for a variety of substitutions based on what you have on hand. The slow cooking process transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful meal that tastes even better as leftovers. For a twist, try using different vegetables or swap red wine with a dark beer for additional depth. It’s a perfect dish to prepare ahead of a family dinner or when you need a comforting meal on a cold day.