Description
Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender beef with a variety of fresh vegetables, simmered in a rich broth filled with aromatic herbs. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—it’s easy to prepare and allows for customization based on your favorite seasonal ingredients. Ideal for meal prep, this stew warms up beautifully, making it a delightful choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it hot with crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stewing meat (cut into 2–3 inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup red grape juice
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 pound mini red potatoes (halved)
- 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms (halved)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef chunks with flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy-duty pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until golden on all sides; set aside.
- Deglaze the pot with red grape juice, scraping up any browned bits.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and beef broth; return browned beef to the pot along with bay leaves and thyme.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 1.5 hours or until beef is tender.
- Preheat oven to 300°F while the stew simmers.
- Remove herbs, add carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms; cover and transfer to the oven for about an hour until vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg