Embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate beef stew recipe that will become a staple in your everyday cooking. Discover the art of transforming affordable cuts of beef into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness while creating a rich and flavorful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's dive into the secrets of preparing this classic dish, exploring various cooking techniques, essential ingredients, and time-saving tips to ensure a perfect beef stew every time.
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BEEF STEW
You can make this beef stew in the oven or a slow cooker. Either way, in two simple steps, you will have a warming, wholesome, and wonderfully flavorful meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a Dutch oven (5-quart) with a tight-fitting lid, combine beef, tomato paste, vinegar, and flour; season with salt and pepper.
- Add onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to oven, and cook until meat is fork-tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and, if desired, season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 g, Fat 41 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 48 g
BEEF STEW - EVERYDAY FOOD
From Martha Stewart's Everyday Food magazine. I make this quite frequently for when we have family or friends coming over. It's also good if you replace half the water with red wine, it makes the broth a bit more rich.
Provided by plannermom
Categories Stew
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beef in a 5-quart slow cooker. Distribute tomato paste, vinegar, and flour over beef; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves. Pour in about 3 cups of water or enough to cover the ingredients.
- Cover slow cooker; cook on high until beef is fork-tender, about 5 hours (or cook on low heat 8 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.6, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 485.4, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 45.6
OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW
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.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
- Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
- Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1604 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SIMPLE BEEF STEW
Simple and hearty beef stew I make for my family.
Provided by Laura Bloomer Wine
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, flour, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add broth, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, and carrots, then stir in Creole seasoning and basil. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, meat is tender, and gravy is thick, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 238.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CLASSIC BEEF STEW
Aromatic and satisfying, a comforting bowl of beef stew always hits the mark on extra chilly nights. Here, seared pieces of marbled beef simmer away until fall-apart-tender in broth, with punchy aromatics added to it like tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a subtle smokiness.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 3h25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Generously season beef with salt and pepper. Dust with flour and shake off excess. Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high, and swirl in 2 tablespoons oil.
- Add half of beef in a single layer and cook, turning a few times, until browned in places, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving fat in pot. Brown remaining beef; transfer to plate.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Swirl remaining 1 tablespoon oil into pot, still over medium-high heat. Cook onions until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce and wine; boil until mostly evaporated.
- Return beef and any accumulated juices to pot with broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Cover pot, transfer to oven, and cook 1 1/2 hours. Remove pot from oven and stir carrots and potatoes into stew. Cover and continue cooking in oven until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour more. Stir in peas; return to oven for 5 minutes more, just to heat through.
- Ladle stew into shallow bowls, sprinkle with parsley, and serve. Cooled stew can be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated up to 2 days, or frozen up to 3 months.
ALL DAY BEEF STEW
Make and share this All Day Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Stew
Time 8h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir all ingredients together in slow cooker/crockpot.
- Cover and cook all day on low.
- Stir gently and serve with green veggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 149.1, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 19.4
CLASSIC BEEF STEW
This easy beef stew recipe is my favorite. The rich beef gravy helps the hearty flavor of the potatoes and carrots to come through. It's the perfect homemade dish for a blustery winter day. -Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In an oven-safe Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in oil; drain. Return all meat to the pan. Add onions, tomatoes, broth, tapioca, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. , Cover stew and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Stir in carrots, potatoes and celery. Bake, covered, 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
HEARTY BEEF STEW
5 minutes of prep for a rich, wholesome stew? You can't beat that.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large heavy pot, toss beef with flour. Stir in tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high, transfer to oven, and cook 1 hour. Stir in potatoes and cook until beef and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour more. Stir in peas and carrots and let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g
MARTHA'S BEEF STEW
From Everyday Food, Oct 2006. Crock pot instructions follow oven instructions. I made this for the first time yesterday (Oct 16 07) and found, though good, it needed more. I'm thinking gravy thickener next time. Easy recipe to adapt to your liking, for sure. :)
Provided by Steph_40135
Categories Stew
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a Dutch oven (5 quart) with a tight fitting lid, combine beef, tomato paste, vinegar, and flour; season with salt and pepper.
- Add onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to oven, cook until meat is fork tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and,if desired, season with salt and pepper before serving.
- CROCKPOT/SLOW COOKER METHOD: Place beef in a 5-quart slow cooker. Distribute tomato paste, vinegar, and flour over beef; season generously with salt and pepper. Add onions, potatoes, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves. Cover slow cooker; cook on high until beef is fork-tender, about 5 hours (or cook on low heat 8 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 725, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 308.4, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 9.1, Protein 45.7
BEEF STEW
I love this beef stew recipe that came from a friend. It's easy, very good, and the cooking aroma makes my mouth water.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Stew
Time 3h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put all in oven proof casserole.
- Cover and cook 2 hours at 350 degrees F.
- Add vegetables of choice and cook 1 hour more.
- (I add baby carrots, quartered potatoes, onions& 1/2 bag frozen peas).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1197.3, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 35
FIRESIDE BEEF STEW
Our rich, comforting beef stew chock-full of root vegetables is just the thing to get you through winter. The one-pot wonder can be made two to three days in advance, then reheated and finished with the parsley-horseradish topping and the sour cream right before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 3h45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high. Generously season beef with salt and pepper. Working in two batches, sear beef, flipping once, until deep golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl.
- Remove fat from Dutch oven; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in onion, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste and flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add Worcestershire and wine and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom, 1 minute. Add broth and bay leaves.
- Cut beef into 1 1/2-inch chunks; return to Dutch oven along with any juices. Bring to a boil, then partially cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes, carrots, and turnip, re-cover partially, and continue to cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine parsley and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve stew with dollops of sour cream, topped with parsley-horseradish mixture.
Tips:
- Sear the beef: Searing the beef before braising adds a nice depth of flavor to the stew. Be sure to sear the beef in a hot pan so that it gets a good crust.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in beef stew add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and turnips.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the stew, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real bones and vegetables.
- Season the stew well: Season the stew with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. Be sure to taste the stew as it cooks and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
- Cook the stew low and slow: Beef stew is a slow-cooked dish, so be patient and let it cook low and slow. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the beef to become tender.
Conclusion:
Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious beef stew that your whole family will love.
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