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Stove Top Beef Stew with Mini Pierogi

Tender beef simmered in a rich broth with carrots, celery, and sweet peas, finished with pillowy mini pierogi for the ultimate cozy one-pot dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the stew:
  • pounds beef stew meat chuck works best Use pre-cut stew meat or cut a chuck roast into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2-3 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper + more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Added at the end:
  • 12-16 ounces frozen mini pierogi cheese or potato & cheese
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches until nicely browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the carrots, onion and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary. Add the browned beef back in.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender. If the beef isn't tender enough yet, continue cooking another 10-15 minutes. Add extra beef broth or water, as needed, if the stew is getting too thick.
  6. Gently stir in the frozen mini pierogi and 1 cup frozen peas. Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, just until the pierogi are soft and heated through.
  7. Stir in butter for extra richness. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1013mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4210IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 4mg
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