Are you looking for the perfect beef stew recipe? Then, you are going to want to keep reading as I have a real comfort food treat for you today!
See the days are getting shorter now. Plus, there is also a chill in the air. So, what better time than now to have hot, soup-like meals?
Honestly this time of the year, I most certainly could live on hot soups all day long. I mean I am genuinely not a fan of winter or the cold. Therefore, any warm meals and drinks I can consume is a real bonus for me.
One of my favorite cold weather meals is beef stew. Seriously, this is one meal that is indeed comforting food for my soul.
I stumbled upon a recipe years back when I first got married.
Back then, I was gifted more than my fair share of cookbooks. What can I say, but it was 2006. So, online blogs, Pinterest and more didn’t take off just yet. Nor, did I think I’d be a blogger or one that shared foodie, family-friendly recipes.
But back to 2006! See, my husband being 100% is real meat and potatoes kind of guy. Of course, he couldn’t resist trying a beef stew recipe out from our new cookbooks. So try we did. Moreover, we have perfected it over the years. Even our kids will eat this one (well maybe not the picky eater!)
Recently though, It dawned on me that I should post my perfect beef stew recipe on my blog finally. Not sure what took me so long. But still, it is my absolute pleasure to share this ideal beef stew recipe once and for all.
Now, do you want to try our perfect beef stew recipe this winter?
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Check out the recipe below.
The Perfect Beef Stew Recipe
The Perfect Beef Stew Recipe
A hearty and perfect beef stew recipe just in time for the colder weather outside.
Ingredients
- 3-6 tablespoons of olive oil
- ¼ cup of flour + 2 tablespoons on the side
- 2 ½ teaspoons of salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 pounds of chuck roast cut into thick chunks
- 1 whole onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- ½ cup of red wine
- 4 cups of low sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 2-3 sprigs of thyme
- 3 carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 4 potatoes peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
- 2 stalks of celery, cut into 1 inch chunks
- ½-1 cup of frozen peas, defrosted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add in ¼ cup of flour 1 ½ teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper, mix together. In small batches coat meat in flour mixture, tap off excess flour. Set to the side.
- In a heavy bottom large pot or dutch oven, add in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat oil over medium heat, once oil is hot add in a few flour coated beef cubes, being sure they do not touch. Brown beef on all sides, then remove beef and repeat process until all beef cubes have been browned, adding more oil in if needed. Keep beef to the side for now.
- If needed, add an additional tablespoon of oil. Raise heat to medium high and add onions and 1 teaspoon of salt and saute for two minutes then add in garlic, cook together an additional minute. Next add in remaining flour and cook about 30 seconds. Next, add in tomato paste, gently mix ingredients together before adding in red wine. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan once you add in the red wine to loosen all flour that was cooked in with the beef. Continue mixing together until the flour is smooth and the red wine has begun to reduce into a thicker sauce.
- Add in beef broth, herbs, and beef chunks. Cook uncovered for one hour, lowering heat to a gentle yet steady simmer.
- After an hour add in vegetables, except for the peas, and cover and cook an additional 55 minutes, occasionally stirring the soup. After 55 minutes, add in the peas and cook together an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 700
There you have it hearty, warm and delicious beef stew for all!
Do you enjoy soups in the colder weather?
Will you try this perfect beef stew recipe?
Now, share in the comments.
William Holland says
The only time of the year I eat chili or stew is in the fall. It just seems like the perfect time to me, so this recipe is coming to me at just the right time. Thank you!
Have a superb Thursday, Janine!
Janine says
Awesome and so happy this is the perfect time for this recipe for you, Bill. Happy Thursday now, too 🙂
Meredith Spidel says
I LOVE a good stew recipe–can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing–looks AMAZING!
Janine says
Happy to share with you and hope you can try this one soon, too Meredith 🙂
Jen says
Yum! I love stews like this so much! I’ve scheduled this one to pin 🙂
Janine says
Aw, thanks so much Jen for the pin, too 🙂
Monica @HappyandBlessedHome.com says
This stew looks amazing – Pinning and sharing!
Janine says
Aw, thank you so much, Monica!! 🙂
Echo says
This sounds so delicious and comforting! I absolutely love a hearty beef stew. I am definitely adding this to my meal plan!
Janine says
Awesome and so happy you will be adding to your meal plan now, too 🙂
AnnMarie John says
This really does look and sound amazing. I’m big on beef stews, especially in the winter. This will certainly make it’s way on our menu very soon.
Janine says
Awesome and hope you enjoy when you can try now, too 🙂
Tamara says
I can almost taste it! I’m a big beef stew fan. I even made it in a pumpkin once!! I’ll have to dig up photos of that one.
Janine says
Omg, I think remember when you did that!! 🙂
Nicole says
This looks like one of the best beef stews I have ever seen – probably the best! My family loves hearty stews like this during cold months. Thank you for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.
Janine says
Thank you so much, Nicole for all your kind words here and happy to have linked up with you, too 😉
Aunt Gloria says
This looks delicious and definitely a recipe I want to try! Thanks. Perfect for this time of year!
Have a great trip! xxoo
Janine says
Aw, thanks Aunt Gloria xoxo 😉