Best 7 Southern Style Beef Stew Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty, comforting, and flavor-packed dish, look no further than southern style beef stew. This classic dish is made with tender beef, an array of vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. The key to a great beef stew is in the slow cooking process, which allows the flavors to meld and deepen. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a complete meal that is sure to warm your soul. Experiment with your own vegetable and spice combinations to create a stew that is uniquely yours. With so many variations possible, you're sure to find a recipe that will become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOME MADE BEEF STEW RECIPE



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This thick and hearty Beef Stew is a one-pot meal that is much more quick and easy than you might at first think. It only requires a few simple ingredients to prepare and although it has a lengthy cooking time, it's a great way to cook up supper without a lot of fuss. Slowly simmered to bring out all the flavors, you can sit back and relax while this one cooks.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Main Dish

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 - lbs of Stew Beef
4 - Cups of warm water
4 - teaspoons of Beef Bouillon Granules
1 - medium Onion, sliced
3 - medium Carrots, sliced
6 - Red Potatoes, quartered and diced
2 - Tablespoons of Butter
1/3 - cup Tomato Paste
1 - teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 - teaspoon Salt
1 - teaspoon Sugar
1/2 - teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 - teaspoon Paprika

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large sauce pot over medium heat.
  • Add in the stew beef cubes, brown for about 10 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups of warm tap water.
  • Add sliced onions.
  • Add Worcestershire Sauce
  • Add Salt
  • Add Sugar
  • Add Black Pepper
  • Add Paprika
  • Cover, let simmer on medium-low heat for 1 hour.
  • Add carrots
  • Add Potatoes
  • Add Tomato Paste
  • Add Beef Granules, stir all ingredients well.
  • Cover again, simmer for about 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Serve warm and Enjoy!

SOUTHERN STYLE BEEF STEW



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This is how my mother in law makes beef stew and she is from Alabama. As southern as you can get. Do not use generic tomatoes, they make this bland. I use arm shoulder roast and cut it up cause some beef stew meat is too tough. You can also make this with turtle meat and call it turtle stew, that's what we do! You can adjust the ingredients according to your own taste. We love to eat this with buttered bread.

Provided by KIMMYKIM1

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef, and quickly brown on all sides. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, and stewed tomatoes. Add the okra, lima beans and corn. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium.
  • Simmer for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until meat is very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 487.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SOUTHERN TENDERIZED BEEF STEW



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This stew is awsome! It serves a family of 4 perfectly for dinner. And it goes great with cornbread.I used a family recipe and adjusted it a little to please the whole family.

Provided by pickypeanut davis

Categories     Stew

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 -2 lb tenderized beef stew meat
1/2 cup flour
water
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
fresh ground pepper
salt
1 tablespoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • coat meat with flour then brown in the oil in a skillet on stove top.
  • takes about 2 minutes on med heat.
  • lightly salt and pepper while browning.
  • In a stew pot place meat and cover with water.
  • Add onion, rosemary, celery seed, and boullion cubes.
  • Simmer on medium heat for 2 1/2 hours or until meat real tender.
  • May have to add more water occasionally.
  • After meat is tender, add potatoes and carrots and cook till vegetables are tender.

SOUTHWEST BEEF STEW



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Add your family's favorite picante sauce to ground beef, black beans and corn, then watch how quickly they empty their bowls. This mixture freezes well, so I keep a batch on hand for quick nutritious meals. -Janet Brannan of Sidney, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup picante sauce
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, picante sauce, water, cumin, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until corn is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 847mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STEW



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This zippy stew seasoned with picante sauce is great on cold winter evenings. The preparation is so easy...it's ready in minutes after a busy day at work.-Regina Stock of Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown beef on all sides; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the picante sauce, potatoes, carrots, onion, chili powder, salt and cumin. , Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF STEW



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Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 pounds lean stew beef
About 1/3 cup olive oil
2 large onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
Flour seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer
3 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons cuminseeds, lightly toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 4-ounce cans diced green chili peppers, drained
1/2 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3 small, skinny zucchini, trimmed and diced
1 20-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 6-ounce can ripe olives, medium-sized, drained
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into one-and-a-half-inch cubes and set aside.
  • Heat about two tablespoons of olive oil in a cast-iron Dutch oven or heavy kettle and saute the onions and garlic until they are soft, about five minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add a bit more oil to the kettle and heat again. Dredge the beef cubes in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess, and add them to the pan in batches, turning to brown on all sides. Remove each batch with a slotted spoon and add to the onion-garlic mixture. Use additional oil as needed to brown the remaining meat.
  • When all the beef is browned, raise the heat and add the beer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the dark crust. Cook until the beer is reduced by half. Reduce the heat to low and add the beef stock, cuminseeds and oregano. Return the beef and onion mixture to the pot and cover partly. Simmer for one hour.
  • Add the chilies and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for a half hour. Add the zucchini, chickpeas and olives and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. The beef should be very tender; if not, simmer a little longer. Season with additional salt, if needed, and lots of black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 775 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTHERN CROCK POT BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Southern Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Stew

Time 9h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
1 onion, chunks
5 potatoes, chunks
4 carrots, 1 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, 1 inch pieces
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 1/2 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place the meat in the crock pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 9-10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.7, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 653.5, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 30.1

Tips for Making the Best Southern-Style Beef Stew:

  • Use high-quality beef: Opt for chuck roast, brisket, or short ribs for a tender and flavorful stew.
  • Sear the beef before stewing: Searing adds depth of flavor and helps to brown the meat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Classic choices include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes, but you can also add other favorites like green beans, corn, or bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Beef broth or stock is the base of the stew, so make sure it's packed with flavor. You can also add red wine or beer for extra richness.
  • Season the stew well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, and paprika for a classic Southern flavor.
  • Simmer the stew low and slow: This allows the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, cornbread, or rice are all great options.

Conclusion:

Southern-style beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. With its tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and rich broth, it's a meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious dinner, give this recipe a try.

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