Best 3 True Blue Beef Stew Recipes

True Blue Beef Stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter night. This hearty and flavorful stew is packed with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. The perfect True Blue Beef Stew should have a balance of flavors, with the beef being the star of the show. The vegetables should be cooked until tender but still retain their shape, and the broth should be flavorful and aromatic. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a delicious True Blue Beef Stew that will warm your belly and soul.

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CLASSIC BEEF STEW

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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

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck (preferably grass-fed), cut into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed, drained, and patted dry
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
4 carrots (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 Yukon Gold potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

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.

THE BEST BEEF STEW

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Our stew has tons of flavor thanks to the herbs, red wine and balsamic vinegar. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups beef broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 bay leaves
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups coarsely chopped onions (about 2 large)
2 cups sliced carrots
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
Additional fresh rosemary, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour and paprika. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. , In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, herbes de Provence and garlic; cook until fragrant and color starts to darken slightly. Add wine; cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1 teaspoon rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add potatoes, onions and carrots. Cover; simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer., Discard bay leaves. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 2 tablespoon flour. Add cold water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Stir into stew. Bring to a boil; add peas. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, top with additional fresh rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAMA'S TRIED AND TRUE BEEF STEW

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I love my Mama's beef Stew! It is always a winner for picky manly eaters and easily adjusted too! (p.s. Great with dumplings as well, just make sure there is plenty of liquid so the soup doesn't dry up and burn, or for GF(gluten-free) Stew Omit all flour and it works out great too!)

Provided by S. Conley

Categories Stew

Time 4h

Yield 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 lb stew beef chunk
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons oil
2 onions
1/4 cup red wine (I normally omit this, just add more water)
4 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley (I normally put it into the palms of my hands and rub back and forth into the pot making them extra f)
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 -2 celery rib
6 potatoes
6 carrots
2 fresh tomatoes (sliced)
2 cups whole fresh mushrooms (I normally slice them)
1 -2 green pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Coat meat with group 1.
Brown in stewing pot with oil and onions, then add cooking wine and water.
Once browned add all of group 3 and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours until tender.
Remove bay leaf and Add group 4 simmering 1 hour until tender, however, omitting the " ** " produce until 20 minute before end of cooking time.
Thicken with 1/4 Cup flour and 1/4 Cup water (if not adding dumplings or not going GF.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 993, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 8.1

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
If you don't have dark chocolate on hand, you can substitute unsweetened cocoa powder.
Be sure to brown the beef and vegetables well before adding the liquid. This will help to develop the flavor of the stew.
Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender. The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be.
Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

This True Blue Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The combination of ground beef, vegetables, and dark chocolate creates a rich and complex flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this stew a try.