Comfort food reaches its peak with a hearty bowl of classic beef stew. Savory, tender beef melts in your mouth, surrounded by a rich, flavorful broth and an assortment of fork-tender vegetables. This all-in-one dish is perfect for chilly nights, family gatherings, or whenever you crave a taste of home cooking. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique ingredients, preparing a stovetop beef stew is a culinary journey that rewards you with a satisfying and heartwarming meal. Dive into the world of flavors as we explore the best recipes for cooking an unforgettable classic stovetop beef stew.
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STOVETOP BEEF STEW
Mitzi Sentiff of Annapolis, Maryland uses a packaged pot roast dinner jazzed up with a few additional ingredients to give it that slow-cooked flavor. "You might think this is too good to be true, but believe it," writes Mitzi. "Serve it with a salad or veggie side dish and dinner rolls for a complete and delicious meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the pot roast dinner, tomatoes, broth, wine, celery, pepper and marjoram. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes. , Stir in peas and onions; cook 7-9 minutes longer or until onions are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
EASY STOVETOP BEEF STEW
Who says beef stew is boring? This stovetop beef stew recipe is rich, flavorful, and easy to make! Simple, real food ingredients shine in this hearty meal that is sure to be a family favorite!
Provided by Sara Garska
Categories Main Course
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place cubed stew meat into a large bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 to 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix until all the beef is covered.
- Allow meat and cornstarch mix to sit on the counter for an hour.
- Heat your heavy bottomed pot on the stove over medium heat. Add 2 Tablespoons of light or extra virgin olive oil to the pot.
- Once oil is warm, add the beef cubes to the pot. Cook until they start to brown, then flip. Brown on each side.
- Remove the browned meat from the pot and set aside on a plate until you are ready to add it back to the stew.
- Add the chopped onions to the beef drippings in the pot. Stir them over medium low heat for about five minutes until they are soft.
- Add the chopped garlic to the pot and stir for one minute.
- Add the meat back to the pot. Add about 2 cups of the beef broth to the pot so that the meat is covered.
- Bring the meat mixture to a low simmer, cover, and cook for an hour.
- At the hour point, peel your potato and carrots. Chop them into uniform size pieces.
- Add the potatoes to the meat mixture. Add more broth if necessary, so that the potatoes and meat are covered. Bring back to a simmer.
- In a small saucepan, add the carrots and about ½ cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about half an hour or until the carrots are cooked through.
- Check to see if potatoes are cooked through. When they are, add the cooked carrots to the beef stew. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 1166 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CLASSIC STOVETOP BEEF STEW
Tender chunks of beef, vibrant veggies, and creamy potatoes all cook together in a deliciously seasoned sauce in one pot on the stove. This Classic Stovetop Beef Stew is a recipe that never goes out of style.
Provided by Valerie Brunmeier
Categories Main Course
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl. Cut any large pieces of stew meat into smaller bite-size pieces, if necessary.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add about half of the meat to the pan, or as much as you can without overcrowding the pan. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the spice mixture over the meat and sauté the beef until nicely browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a dish and set aside. Repeat with the remaining beef, adding additional oil if needed, and seasoning with 2 more teaspoons of the spice mixture. Reserve remaining spice mixture for later.
- Add additional oil to pan if needed and add the onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the tomato paste and stir until well combined. Add the red wine and increase the heat under the pot to bring the mixture to a boil. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, remaining spice mix and the bay leaf. Add the beef and all the juices that have accumulated back to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and simmer for 1 ½ hours, or until the beef is fork tender.
- Add the potatoes and carrots and raise the heat under the pot to bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to LOW, cover and simmer for another 30 to 40 minutes until the veggies are fork tender. Stir in the frozen peas and parsley. Combine the water and cornstarch in a measuring cup or small bowl and stir it into the beef stew. Continue cooking, uncovered, until thickened.
- Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 955 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEEF STEW (STOVE-TOP)
This is a version of beef stew that I sort of combined several recipes from others to come up with. Posting for safekeeping.
Provided by Zewbiedoo
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot (I use my 5qt cast iron dutch oven).
- Saute garlic and beef until beef is browned on all sides and some of the liquid, if any, has cooked down.
- Add onions and cook until translucent.
- You can add a little bacon grease or cooked crumbled bacon at this point if you like, for extra flavor.
- Add tomatoes, beef broth, V-8 juice, wine, red wine vinegar and seasonings; cover and simmer 1 hour.
- Add potatoes, peas and carrots and simmer 1/2 hour to 1 hour or until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- In a small cup dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water and stir into stew to thicken.
- Taste and reseason as necessary; serve with biscuits or crusty homemade bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 91.7, Sodium 312.9, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 37.6
OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW
A classic, the slow braise renders beef stew meat mouth-wateringly tender.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- On a piece of wax paper, mix together flour, salt, and pepper. Roll beef cubes in the mixture to coat. Shake off excess. In a medium Dutch oven, melt shortening over high heat. When very hot, working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, add beef and cook until brown. As each batch is finished set aside.
- Return beef to the Dutch oven, and add 4 cups boiling water. Stand back, as it will splatter. Stir, and add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, bay leaves, and allspice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add carrots, onions, and potatoes, and cook until vegetables are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 45 minutes more.
CLASSIC BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: kroger beef chuck roast, kosher salt, black pepper, canola oil, yellow onion, celery, carrot, garlic, tomato paste, red wine, beef stock, diced tomatoes, dried rosemary, dried thyme, bay leaf, egg noodle
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut the beef into cubes, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the canola oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium high heat. Working in batches, sear the beef on all sides until well browned. Do not overcrowd the pan. Transfer the meat to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste to the center of the pot and cook for 1 minute. Stir the tomato paste into the vegetables and continue cooking until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
- Add the beef stock and tomatoes and stir to combine, then add the rosemary, thyme, pepper, salt, and bay leaf. Return the beef to the pot, making sure it is submerged in the braising liquid.
- Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 3 hours.
- Shred larger pieces of beef with a fork or tongs. Serve the braised beef and sauce over cooked egg noodles.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 16 grams
CLASSIC, HEARTY BEEF STEW
This classic beef stew recipe makes sure you really make the most of each step of the cooking process to end up with a beautiful, rich, and hearty beef stew!
Provided by Matthew Francis
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 3h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place beef cubes into a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Add flour and paprika and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches until dark brown, about 4 minutes per side. Flip or stir gently with a wooden spoon until all edges are dark brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onions to the beef fat with more salt and pepper; cook and stir until they begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir until aromatic and soft, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it turns brown and begins to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up the flavorful browned bits on the bottom. Let the wine reduce until almost dry again, about 3 minutes.
- Add dried thyme, dried rosemary, herbes de Provence, and bay leaves. Add 2 cups beef broth and Worcestershire, stir, and bring to a boil. Add the seared beef cubes back into the stew liquid. Remove from heat and cover the pot.
- Braise in the preheated oven until meat is almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven. Add carrots, potatoes, and more beef broth if needed. Cover and return to the oven to braise until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer.
- Discard bay leaves. Stir in peas, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 377.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
CLASSIC BEEF STEW
From the inviting aroma to the hearty taste, every bite of this beef stew recipe promises warmth, comfort and satisfaction. When a pot of beef stew is simmering away on your stovetop, it's clear to everyone that a great meal is in the making.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides.
- Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.
- In tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 980 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g
OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW
I took my Grandmother's recipe, trimmed the fat and enhanced the flavor.
Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess. In a large nonstick stock pot, heat oil over medium-high heat, add beef and saute until brown, approximately 6 minutes. Remove beef from stock pot and set aside.
- Add onions and mushrooms to stock pot and saute for 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute, continually stirring.
- Skim off fat any fat from the stock pot and return cooked beef to pot; stir in tomato paste and broth. Add enough water to just cover ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Skim off any foam that has accumulated on the surface of stew and add carrots, potatoes and green beans. Cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir mixture into stew. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
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.
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.
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
Tips:
- Sear the beef in batches: This will help to brown the meat and develop flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the stew. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
- Use a good quality beef broth: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the stew.
- Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour: This will allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
- Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious beef stew that will warm you up from the inside out.
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