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This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is the ideal project for a chilly weekend. Beef, onion, carrots, potatoes and red wine come together in cozy harmony. If you are feeding a crowd, good news: It doubles (or triples) beautifully.

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Beef Stew Recipe

stew recipes beef

This easy beef stew recipe is a family favorite. Tender veggies and beef in a rich brown broth!

Prep: 20min

Total: 90min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 444 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 383 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds stewing beef (trimmed and cubed)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 pound potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 4 carrots (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 4 stalks celery (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¾ cup peas

Instruction:

  1. Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper. Toss beef in flour mixture.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Cook the beef and onions until browned.
  3. Add beef broth and red wine while scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
  4. Stir in all remaining ingredients except for peas, cornstarch and water. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender (up to 90 minutes).
  5. Mix equal parts cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the boiling stew to reach desired consistency (you may not need all of the slurry).
  6. Stir in peas and simmer 5-10 minutes before serving . Season with salt & pepper to taste.

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FAQ

What is the secret to good stew?

Give stew plenty of time

For most types of stew, it takes time to develop great flavor. Stew uses collagen-rich, tough cuts of meat, which need at least two hours to break down. If you try to rush it and boil the stew, the muscle fibers will shrink and become tough. So give yourself a few hours to let it do its thing.

How can I make my beef stew more flavorful?

Here are 10 ways to really boost the flavor of chili and stew.
  1. Season as you go. …
  2. Include dried mushrooms. …
  3. Stir in caramelized onions. …
  4. Swap in roasted garlic. …
  5. Simmer with whole spices. …
  6. Up the umami with miso paste. …
  7. Spice it up. …
  8. Stir in a spoonful of fish sauce.

What is the most flavorful beef for stew?

The best (and least expensive) beef stew meat comes from the front shoulder, also known as the chuck. The rear muscle (also called the round) would definitely make a great stew, but we like chuck better because it has more connective tissue.

What makes the best beef stew meat?

The best cuts of stew meat are lean with a high concentration of collagen-rich connective tissues—such as chuck or shoulder cuts—that also have some fat marbling for flavor. Lean cuts of meat come from parts of the animal that have lots of muscle, like the legs.

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