In the heart of winter, a piping hot bowl of hearty and flavorful stew is a true delight. When the cold winds blow and snow falls outside, there's nothing more comforting than a thick, rich stew that warms your body and soul. Our carefully curated recipe for "Winter Stew with Lean Beef, Beans, and Veggies" is not just any ordinary stew; it's a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a cozy cabin in the mountains. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where tender chunks of lean beef, hearty beans, and an array of colorful vegetables come together in a savory broth that will leave you craving for more.
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BEEF STEW WITH WINTER VEGETABLES
Buying a large piece of beef chuck and portioning it at home instead of buying cubed stew meat is a great way to infuse more flavor in to this hearty meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss beef with flour; season with salt and pepper. In a large (at least 7-quart) Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Working in two batches, shake off excess flour, and sear beef on all sides until browned, 8 to 10 minutes (use more oil for second batch, if needed). Transfer beef to a plate, and set aside (reserve pot).
- Add onion, celery, and garlic to pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine, and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot, until liquid is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return browned beef to pot. Stir in tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 2 hours. (If liquid reduces too quickly, add a little more water.)
- With tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a large bowl. Pass remaining contents of pot through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl; discard solids. Return beef and strained liquid to pot; stir in winter vegetables. Simmer over medium-low, partially covered, until beef and vegetables are fork-tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours more, stirring occasionally.
WINTER VEGETABLE-BEEF STEW
Take the chill off a winter night with this homey, red wine-infused beef-and-veggie stew.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Cook beef in oil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove beef to bowl; cover to keep warm.
- In Dutch oven, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Return beef to Dutch oven. Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add wine; cook 1 minute, scraping to loosen any browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in broth, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fat 1, Fiber 11 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg
HEARTY BEAN STEW
From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, "A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over couscous, rice or with cornbread is all it takes to warm us up. It's hearty, tasty and-unbeknownst to your family-healthy, too!" stew can be served over rice (note to editors: this is not meatless because of the beef broth)
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW
This variation of beef stew is hearty, easy to make and low in fat. You can substitute venison for the beef. If you want to stretch out the recipe, try serving over cooked noodles.
Provided by Marianne
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
- Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth, combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)
- Finally, add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 369.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
WINTER BEEF STEW
"This warming main dish is a favorite after a day of play around our home in Twin Falls, Idaho," notes Ruth Ann Harker. "It's no fuss, too-I can put it in the oven and practically forget about it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook meat and chopped onion in oil over medium-high heat until meat is browned on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the potatoes, carrots, quartered onions and mushrooms. , In a small bowl, combine the broth, apple juice, tomato paste, parsley, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper. Pour over meat., Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. Stir. Bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes longer or until stew reaches desired thickness. Discard bay leaves; sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF AND WINTER VEGETABLE STEW SLOW COOKED
Steps:
- In large slow cooker arrange prepared vegetables.
- Place beef cubes atop vegetables (season beef a day ahead if you like; you can also brown beef in skillet over medium heat in a couple of teaspoons of oil before adding cubes to slow cooker, about 2 minutes to brown all sides).
- In medium bowl, gently combine stock with herbs.
- Pour stock evenly over meat and vegetables and add bay leaf.
- Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours; cook until vegetables are tender and meat is cooked through but not overdone.
- Serve in warmed bowls or on warmed plate; serve over rice or noodles, alongside mashed potatoes, or with side of steamed new potatoes and asparagus.
BEEF STEW WITH WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES
This is another winner from my old and trusty Bon Appetit magazine. I love this stew. And it's really easy to modify for your own tastes (which I have) I like potatoes in my stew, so I modified it to add them. I usually throw this all in a crock pot after I brown the beef. It makes a really delicious easy dinner or left over lunch. *Cooking times are approximate*
Provided by bmxmama
Categories Stocks
Time 5h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook bacon in medium pot over medium high heat until brown and crisp, about 6 or so minutes.
- Remove bacon using a slotted spoon to a paper towel, to drain.
- Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the drippings from the pot and remove from heat.
- Place beef in large bowl.
- Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat.
- Heat reserved drippings in pot over high heat.
- Working in batches, add beef and brown well.
- Adding oil by tablespoon as needed.
- Transfer beef to crock pot after each batch until finished.
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil in the same pot over high heat.
- Add onions and garlic: saute 5 minutes.
- Add vinegar and sugar; stir for 2 minutes.
- Add broth; bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits.
- Add broth mixture to crock pot.
- Add bacon and remaining ingredients to crock pot.
- Set crock pot for 5-6 hours and let it cook!
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
WINTER VEGETABLE STEW WITH BEANS
A slow cooker stew for use with locally grown and in-season winter vegetables, supplemented by dried, organic beans from local organic markets.
Provided by Kenneth Moore
Time 8h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place turnips, butternut squash, acorn squash, and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Rinse kidney beans, navy beans, black beans, and lentils; add to the cooker. Stir in spaghetti sauce, chicken bouillon, taco seasoning, pepper flakes, garlic salt, basil, and oregano. Add enough water to just cover the beans and vegetables.
- Cover and cook until all vegetables are tender, about 8 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.4 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 21.4 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 477.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
WINTER STEW WITH LEAN BEEF, BEANS, AND VEGGIES
This beefy one-pot entree is loaded with heart-friendly ingredients-lean protein, veggies, and fiber-that fill you up. Plus, simmering this stew on your stove will fill your house with heart-warming smells on a cold winter's night. I found this recipe in Web MD magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottom Dutch oven coated with cooking spray.
- Saute onions and garlic for 5-7 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan.
- Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; cook stew meat in pan without crowding for 6-8 minutes until browned; set aside meat.
- Add wine to pan and bring to a boil, scraping any browned bits on bottom of pan.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, including meat, and bring to a low boil. Cover and bake stew in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours or until beef is fork tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Tips:
- Choose lean beef for a healthier stew. Look for cuts like sirloin or flank steak.
- Trim any excess fat from the beef before cooking to reduce calories and fat.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stew to add flavor and nutrients. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
- Add beans to your stew for a boost of protein and fiber. Canned or dried beans can be used.
- Use low-sodium broth or water to make your stew. This will help to reduce the sodium content of the dish.
- Season your stew with herbs and spices to taste. Some good choices include garlic, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Simmer your stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve your stew with a side of crusty bread or rice.
Conclusion:
Winter stew with lean beef, beans, and veggies is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a healthy and affordable meal that can be easily made in a slow cooker. So next time you are looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, try making this winter stew.
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