Nothing compares to the cozy comfort of classic Beef Stew. Tender morsels of beef practically melt in your mouth, and the combination of vegetables and beef infuse the dish with incredible flavor as they simmer together in a rich broth.
Beef is naturally juicy and adds so much flavor to dishes like our Chili Recipe, and of course Meatloaf. If you let it cook low and slow, it becomes wonderfully tender and so satisfying. All you need with this are soft Dinner Rolls and itβs a one-pot meal.
The Best Beef Stew Recipe
Beef stew is a very hearty soup with a blend of beef and humble vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onion in a richly flavored wine and tomato broth. This hearty beef stew is every bit as good as its cousin, the famous beef bourguignon, and Lamb Stew. We love beef stew so much that we even have a Slow Cooker Beef Stew.
What is the secret to good stew? When the stew is slow-cooked, the beef becomes meltingly tender and full of flavor. We also love to add mushrooms and bacon which add a rich depth of flavor to make this the best beef stew weβve ever tried.
Ingredients
6 oz bacon, chopped into 1/4β³ strips
2 Tbsp olive oil, to sautee
2 lbs beef stew meat, (or beef chuck cut into 1β³ pieces)
2 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste, divided
1 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups good dry red wine
1 lb mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2β³ thick pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste
4 cups low sodium beef broth , or beef stock
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 lb small potatoes, new potatoes, or fingerling, halved or quartered
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