Best 3 Perfect Beef Stew Recipes
Beef stew is a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. There are countless recipes for beef stew, but the key to making a perfect one is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook it low and slow. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the perfect beef stew, from choosing the right cut of meat to adding the finishing touches. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, we have everything you need to know to make a delicious and satisfying beef stew that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT WINTER BEEF STEW
with only a few ingredients, this foolproof hearty dish is guaranteed to become a favorite winter staple. It fills you up in way that you are not too full or a little bit hungry.
Provided by traveling baker
Categories Stew
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place dressing and meat in large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large saucepan on medium heat 5 minutes, or until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan: drain.
- Add onions and mushrooms; cook on medium-high heat 10 minutes., or until softened. remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. add meat, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes with their liquid, the broth and bacon to saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce hear to low; cover and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Simmer uncovered, 15 minutes or until meat is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
PERFECT CROCK POT BEEF STEW
This is an excellent recipe for crock-pot beef stew, as adapted from a combination of two other highly-rated stove-top beef stew recipes posted. I made it as an experiment, and my friends and family exclaimed over it for days afterwards!
Provided by uberivy
Categories Stew
Time 6h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat 2 TBSPs oil in large skillet, season meat with salt and pepper, stir meat in oil until slightly browned.
- Transfer meat into crock-pot and add onions and 2 TBSPs oil to skillet, reduce heat to medium-sauté onions until golden brown, mix with meat.
- Sauté leeks briefly in skillet and add to meat and onions in crock pot.
- Add wine, tomatoes with juices, garlic, herbs, hoisin sauce, water, and bay leaves.
- Simmer for 4-5 hours on low setting, or 2 on high.
- Add carrots and potatoes and beef broth. Cook another 2 hours.
- Add mushrooms. Cook for final hour on low setting.
- Uncover, increase heat, stir until thickened-add cornstarch if necessary. Discard bay leaves.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
PERFECT BEEF STEW
I tried quite a few different ways to make beef stew and this is made in the crock pot so it is so tender.
Provided by Jane Whittaker
Categories Beef Soups
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cut beef into 1/2 inch pieces.
- 2. In a zip lock bag, put in the flour, and salt and pepper. Add the beef to bag, shaking to coat, you will probably have to do this a few times to get all the beef coated
- 3. Heat vegtable oil on a large fry pan and saute the beef until browned, you might need to do this in two batches too
- 4. Put a disposable liner in your slow cooker, and add the meat.
- 5. To the fry pan that you browned your meat in, add the beer and simmer for a few minutes to get all the little crunchie things. That's where the love is. Pour this over meat.
- 6. Cut carrots an potatoes into chunks, put in pot. Put onions in pot.
- 7. Sprinkle the beef stew seasoning packet over.
- 8. Pour gravy over, and give a stir.
- 9. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours
- 10. Half hour before you are ready to eat, add peas, cover and continue to cook. At serving time give a stir.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, short ribs, and brisket are all good choices for beef stew.
- Brown the beef before stewing. This will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery are all classic beef stew vegetables, but you can also add other vegetables like parsnips, turnips, or mushrooms.
- Add some herbs and spices. Thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and black pepper are all good choices for beef stew.
- Cook the stew low and slow. This will help to tenderize the beef and develop the flavors.
- Serve the stew with a side of bread or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious beef stew that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give beef stew a try!
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