Best 2 Marsala Beef Stew Recipes

Marsala beef stew is a classic dish that combines the flavors of tender beef, rich Marsala wine, and savory vegetables. This hearty and flavorful stew is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal on a cold night. The key to a great beef stew is using high-quality ingredients and cooking it slowly to allow the flavors to meld together. With a few simple steps, you can create a delicious Marsala beef stew that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MARSALA BEEF STEW

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A friend of mine said he had not had home made beef stew for 5 years, every since his grandmother died. So I decided to make him some beef stew just like his grandmothers... well somebody's grandmother anyway. This goes great with garlic toast or even some artichoke bruschetta.

Provided by Chef Berry 1423656

Categories Stew

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb beef (1-in cubed)
2 tablespoons seasoning beef
1/2 cup flour
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups water
1 large onion (chopped)
8 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 cup cabernet sauvignon wine or 1 cup merlot
2 cups marsala wine
1 rutabaga (cubed)
4 stalks celery (1-in)
10 mushrooms (quartered)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoons sea salt (smoked)
5 potatoes (diced /1-in)

Steps:

Season beef and dredge with flour.
Heat 3 tbsp oil in Dutch oven and brown beef.
Add red wine and 1 cup water to pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
Heat remaining oil in frying pan and cook onions until caramelized.
Add garlic and sauté until for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
Next add Marsala wine to onions and deglaze pan for one minute.
Add onion mixture to Dutch oven with beef and mix well.
Add remaining water and ingredients.
Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.
Uncover and simmer for 30 minutes.

SLOW COOKER BEEF MARSALA STEW

SLOW COOKER BEEF MARSALA STEW image

Categories Beef

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tbsp. canola oil.
2 pounds chuck roast.
1 tbsp. salt
12 oz. diced onions.
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. unsalted tomato paste.
1/2 Cup Marsala Wine
1-1/2 Cup beef stock
1 tsp. black pepper
3 thyme sprigs
8 oz small button mushrooms
4 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces.
2 tbsp. butter.
2 tbsp. all purpose flour.

Steps:

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in pan over medium high heat. Brown roast well on all sides. Remove roast to slow cooker. Add onions to pan, saute until browned. Add garlic, saute 1 minute. Add tomato paste, wine, stock and pepper, until boiling, scraping up fond. Pour mixture over roast in slow cooker. Nestle thyme sprigs around roast, top roast with carrots and mushrooms. Set slow cooker to low for 7-1/2 hours. Remove roast, strain liquid from mushrooms, onions, and carrots into a bowl. In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. butter. Mix in flour, cook until slightly browned. Add liquid, whisk until thickened. Serve over mash potatoes.

Tips:

Choose high-quality beef for the best results. Look for cuts that are well-marbled and have a good amount of flavor, such as chuck roast or short ribs.
Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the beef. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly and will result in a less flavorful stew.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for the stew. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the stew from scorching.
Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is fall-apart tender. The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be.
Serve the stew with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. You can also garnish the stew with fresh parsley or thyme.

Conclusion:

Marsala beef stew is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich and flavorful sauce, tender beef, and hearty vegetables, this stew is sure to warm you up on a cold night. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this Marsala beef stew a try.