Best 8 Beef Stew With Pasta Recipes

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Beef stew with pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please the whole family. It is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed on a cold winter day or a busy weeknight. The beef is braised until tender in a flavorful sauce made with red wine, broth, and vegetables. The pasta is cooked separately and then added to the stew at the end. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF STEW WITH PASTA



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I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall veggies I needed to use. The result was a fun, fill-you-up dinner. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optional
2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a 7-qt. Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; brown half the beef. Remove from pan. Repeat with additional oil and remaining beef., In same pan, saute carrots and onion in remaining oil until onion is tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, broth, beef and, if desired, parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours., Stir in potatoes, beans and cheese; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until beef and vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

MY PASTA BEEF STEW



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Make and share this My Pasta Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FrenchBunny

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs stewing beef (2 inch cubes)
3 tablespoons oil
1/3 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon savory
1/4 teaspoon thyme
4 cups tomato juice
3 medium onions (Quartered)
6 medium carrots (Thinly Sliced)
1 cup turnip (Cubed)
1 cup pasta shells or 1 cup macaroni
12 ounces frozen peas

Steps:

  • Saute meat in large Dutch oven and sprinkle with flour and brown. Stir in seasonings and tomato juice. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in onions, carrots and turnips and simmer another 30 minutes. Add pasta and cook another 20 minutes for bows and shells and only 5 minutes for macaroni. Stirring occasionally. Add frozen peas and cook 10 minutes more.
  • Check seasonings and adjust.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.4, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 1419.6, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 14.9, Protein 34.7

CLASSIC BEEF STEW



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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

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup sliced celery (1-inch lengths)

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.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE- STEW BEEF



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My mom's spaghetti sauce..... I KNOW it sounds totally odd, but I swear, it is unbelievably delicious! Simple to make using a pressure cooker and is spicy-hot. Enjoy served over thick spaghetti (al dente) with a green salad and a nice glass of wine (although she would probably prefer coffee!)

Provided by hollyfrolly

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb beef stew meat
1 (18 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
1 lb mushroom, sliced
1 1/4 ounces spaghetti sauce mix, use only half (store-bought)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine (only use what you would drink!)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 serrano chili, sliced in half lengthwise and de-seeded (1 for mild, 2 for spicy!)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
water, to cover beef

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Over high flame, heat olive oil in pressure cooker.
  • Brown beef on all sides- about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
  • Cover beef with enough water to submerge.
  • Cook beef in pressure cooker with lid on, on high heat for 20 minutes. (Continuously, carefully "shake" cooker over flame to be sure beef does not stick to bottom of pan.).
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for additional 15 minutes.
  • Allow cooker to cool (follow your cooker's manual- mine says to run under cold water to release bobber.).
  • Release lid and stir.
  • Drain about 1/2 liquid from cooker- use a baster.
  • Add tomatoes, mushrooms, wine, Serrano chilies and spaghetti sauce seasoning.
  • Place lid on cooker and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low low and cook for additional 20 minutes.
  • Cool and remove lid.
  • Remove Serrano from sauce (if desired) and serve on top of thick spaghetti noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 567.6, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17.8

SLOW COOKER BEEF NOODLE STEW



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A nice crockpot beef stew when you're not in the mood for the classic beef stew with potatoes. I'm sure you could slow-ccok this on the stovetop, I just never have. I use my 6-qt. crockpot for this.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Stew

Time 6h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 -2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
3 cups beef broth
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups sliced celery
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, UNdrained
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in
1/4 cup cold water
8 -10 ounces wide egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large slowcooker, place the beef cubes, broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, tomatoes, Worcestershire, thyme, marjoram, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • When done, dissolve 3 tbsp cornstarch in the 1/4 cold water. Stir into the crockpot and replace cover.
  • Cook the egg noodles according to package. Drain and stir into the crockpot.
  • Cook on high for ten more minutes.
  • Stir and serve.
  • If you need more liquid, add it before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.5, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 189.7, Sodium 957, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 48.7

EASY BEEF STEW WITH NOODLES



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Affordable chuck roast is a great choice for stews because it becomes tender and flavorful as it simmers. Cutting the meat into small pieces shortens the cooking time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
2 cups egg noodles
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over high. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until seared and brown, about 6 minutes. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion begins to soften (reducing heat, if necessary), about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until beef and onion are coated and cook 1 to 2 minutes (do not burn). Add broth and 3 cups water, stirring and scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until beef is tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, stir in parsley and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 g, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 56 g

NORTHERN ITALIAN BEEF STEW



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This hearty beef and vegetable stew that can be made in the slow-cooker is a family favorite. It is also the backbone for an excellent beef soup, if you actually find yourself with leftovers.

Provided by Karen Barris Calabro

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lean top round, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large sweet onions, diced
2 cups large chunks of celery
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large rounds
1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups dry red wine
4 large tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ pounds red potatoes (such as Red Bliss), cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 quart beef stock
2 cups tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches in hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove browned beef cubes to a plate lined with paper towels, keeping skillet over heat and retaining the beef drippings.
  • Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots in the retained beef drippings until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir mushrooms and garlic into the onion mixture.
  • Pour red wine into the pan; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking the mixture until the wine evaporates, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture.
  • Return beef to skillet with potatoes, basil, thyme, marjoram, and sage. Pour beef stock and tomato sauce over the mixture. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until the beef is very tender and the sauce is thick, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 500.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

FAVORITE HAMBURGER STEW



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I got this hamburger stew recipe from a woman at our church, Lois Henry, when I needed a way to use up our bounty of home-canned tomatoes. My husband loves it, and I like that it's easy to warm up for a carefree dinner in the winter months. -Marcia Clay, Truman, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
8 medium carrots, thinly sliced
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes, water, rice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. , Uncover; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until thickened to desired consistency. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality beef stew meat. Look for meat that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help keep the meat moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Brown the beef stew meat before adding it to the stew. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat and give the stew a richer color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. Stew is a great dish to experiment with, as the flavors will meld together over time.
  • Cook the stew low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and develop the flavors of the stew.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Beef stew with pasta is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your stew thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a beef stew recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give beef stew with pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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