This Classic Homemade Beef Stew recipe is so easy to make and so heavenly. A one-pot meal that’s hearty, flavorful and loaded with tender beef morsels, potatoes, and carrots. Cooked in a rich and savory sauce, this beef stew recipe is comfort food at its best. There are a few ways to cook beef stew. You can cook on your stovetop, in the oven, in your crockpot or slow cooker, or in an instant pot. This post covers all the methods above to show you how to cook your beef stew.