Description
Cozy, rich, and downright irresistible, this Beef Stew with Potato Topping is the ultimate comfort food. Slow-simmered beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, bathed in a savory tomato-based sauce with hints of garlic, onion, and herbs. The crowning layer of golden, buttery Yukon Gold potato slices bakes into a crisp, beautiful topping that makes this dish as stunning as it is hearty. Perfect for Sunday dinner, easy weeknight meals, or whenever you need soul-warming food ideas, this one-pan wonder fits right into the lineup of quick dinners, easy recipes, and comforting dinner ideas that never fail.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 large yellow onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Season beef with salt and pepper and sear in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add onions and butter to the same pan. Cook until softened, then stir in garlic and tomato paste until fragrant.
3. Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 1.5–2 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange sliced potatoes in a circular pattern over the stew. Brush with melted butter, season with salt.
5. Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until potatoes are golden. Broil for 3–5 minutes for crispiness if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, add a splash of red wine when simmering the stew.
Use a mandoline for evenly sliced potatoes to achieve the best topping texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 880
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: beef stew, potato topping, cozy dinner, comfort food, easy recipe