As the weather grows cooler and you look for meals to warm you up, try this hearty vegetable beef stew. Full of beef and vegetables it’s perfect for a weekend lunch or weeknight dinner during autumn and winter. Leftovers, if there are any, are easily reheated on the stove or in a microwave. Taste for seasoning before serving. I usually like to add a little pepper.
Much of the prep work can be done in advance when you have time. Trim the beef and chop the vegetables in advance to get this meal on the table more quickly on a busy night.
Often, I’ll serve this stew with my cornbread muffin recipe, Pillsbury crescent rolls, Hawaiian rolls (a favorite with my kids), or a nice crusty French bread. All are perfect for sopping up the broth.

Hearty Vegetable Beef Stew
Warm and comforting, this hearty vegetable beef stew will warm you up on a cool night.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into ½-inch cubes and trimmed of excess fat
- ¼ teaspoon pepper divided
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 (14.5 ounce) beef broth cans or 1 (32 ounce) carton, divided
- 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon onion soup mix (I used Lipton)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Measure ½ cup beef broth and set aside.
- Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown steak in batches in oil over medium heat. Remove to a plate until all beef is browned. Return beef to Dutch oven and add remaining broth, potatoes, water, carrots, onion soup mix, and remaining pepper, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 - 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl combine cornstarch and the ½ cup broth, until smooth. Stir into soup. Add peas. Bring to a boil, cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve with crusty French bread, Hawaiian rolls or crescent rolls.
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Corina Blum says
I love comfort food stews like this. Thanks for sharing it with #CookOnceEatTwice as it’s a perfect recipe for batch cooking.
palatablepastime says
Looks like a good supper!
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Stew is a perfect fall and winter dish. We eat it at least once or twice a month during the cold weather.
Bernie ~ A Gouda Life says
This recipes just goes to show you can still enjoy a great meal on a weeknight – all this deliciousness in under 30 minutes!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
I can never pass on Beef Stew! So warm and comforting!
Wendy @ Wholistic Woman says
Looks delicious! Perfect for fall. Thank you for sharing with the Sunday Supper Movement
Liz Berg says
Such a delicious classic! I need to add this to my autumn menu!!!
Ellen Folkman says
This recipe is perfect for cooler day, Liz.
Tara says
Traditional vegetable beef stew is always a hit here, and your looks fantastic!
Ellen Folkman says
Thank you, Tara.