Best 9 Beef Stew For Two Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary journey with our exquisite Beef Stew for Two, a classic dish that exudes warmth and satisfaction. This delectable stew features tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection in a rich and flavorful broth, accompanied by an array of vegetables that add vibrant color and texture. The aroma of savory herbs and spices fills the air as this dish cooks, promising a feast for the senses.

Our collection of Beef Stew recipes caters to various dietary preferences and cooking styles. Whether you prefer a traditional beef stew made with red wine and hearty vegetables, or a lighter version with leaner cuts of meat and a flavorful broth, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. For those seeking a gluten-free option, our gluten-free beef stew offers a delicious alternative without compromising on taste.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this classic dish with ease. From selecting the best cuts of beef to the art of slow-cooking, we guide you through the process, offering tips and tricks to achieve a succulent and flavorful stew.

So gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking pot, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones savoring every bite of our Beef Stew for Two. Let the aromas fill your kitchen and create a memorable dining experience that celebrates the simple yet profound joys of comfort food.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT BEEF STEW FOR TWO PEOPLE



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This easy, flavorful beef stew recipe in the crock pot uses lean beef and carrots, potatoes, rosemary, and garlic. It's perfect for two people.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound stew beef, lean chuck, or beef round
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium carrots (sliced)
2 small potatoes (diced)
1 small onion (cut into wedges)
1 clove garlic (smashed and minced)
Optional: 1 bay leaf
Dash oregano
Dash rosemary
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons of flour (mixed with about 1/2 cup of cold water)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cut the meat into cubes.
  • Coat the stew meat with 3 tablespoons of flour.
  • Brown the meat in a skillet with vegetable oil until the meat is quite dark but not burned. The color on the outside will give color to the stew broth as well as add flavor from the browning process.
  • Drain the browned meat well.
  • Add the meat to slow cooker with the vegetables, spices and enough water to cover the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Don't worry, it can cook longer if your day is longer.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaf and turn the heat setting to high. When the stew is boiling, stir in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of flour and about 1/2 cup of water. Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 889 mg, Fat 26 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 17 g

BEEF STEW VI



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Thick beef stew good eaten from a bowl or poured over biscuits. Substitute lamb and voila!...Irish stew!! If thicker stew is desired, add more cornstarch and/or take cover off for last 15-20 minutes. The longer this simmers, the better! Vary the herbs to your taste.

Provided by Paula Antoniou

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
4 cups water
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Stir potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water and stir into stew. Cover and simmer 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 436.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SIMPLE BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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Make and share this Simple Beef Stew for Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
2 large carrots, peeled, sliced
1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beef broth
1/3 cup dark beer (or stout)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Season beef cubes to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over high heat; add beef and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove beef to a bowl.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and add carrots and onions, toss to coat with pan juices.
  • Add flour while stirring and continue to stir 1 minute to lightly toast the flour.
  • Stir in broth and ale slowly, then return the beef (and any juices in the bowl) to the pan.
  • Cover and let simmer until beef and carrots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or so.
  • Season again with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 343.4, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 23.5

BEEF STEW FOR TWO ( SLOW COOKER )



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I wanted to make stew, but I didn't want to make a lot so this recipe came out of the darkest corners of my brain. And by the way, this recipe is just enough for two hearty bowlfuls. If you want to double this, go right ahead. Please feel free to adjust the seasonings to your own taste. Submitted to "ZAAR" on December 30th, 2008.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Stew

Time 6h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced, cut into 1 inch pieces
3/4 cup carrot, diced
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Mix flour, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a large plastic bag.
  • Add beef stew chunks, coating well.
  • Place coated meat into a 2 quart slow cooker.
  • Top meat with potatoes and carrots.
  • Mix together beef broth and worcestershire sauce, and pour over potatoes.
  • Top with bay leaf, and cover.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • After cooking remove bay leaf and stir so meat and veggies are combined.
  • Serve with your favorite crusty bread.

BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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You can plan ahead and prepare this stew in a slow cooker, advises Roger Slivon from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. With a kick of cayenne, you'll love this savory, hearty Beef Stew for Two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups dry red wine or beef broth, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups beef broth, divided
2 small potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup wine, lemon juice, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil. Remove meat and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 2 cups beef broth and remaining wine. Return meat to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender. Discard thyme sprigs., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining beef broth until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BEEF STEW FOR TWO ( SLOW COOKER/CROCKPOT )



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I wanted to make stew,but I didn't want to make alot.So, this recipe came out of the darkest corners of my brain.And by the way, this recipe is just enough for two hearty bowlfuls.If you want to double this, go right ahead.Please feel free to adjust the seasonings to your own tastes.This recipe was made using the smaller sized...

Provided by Rose Daly

Categories     Beef

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt, regular salt will work too.
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb beef stew meat,cut into 1 inch chunks
1 1/2 c peeled potatoes cut into 1 inch chunks
3/4 c diced carrots
1 1/2 c beef broth
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together first five ingredients in a large plastic bag. Mix together first five ingredients in a large plastic bag.Add beef stew chunks, coating well.
  • 2. Place coated meat into a 2 quart slow cooker then top meat with potatoes and carrots.
  • 3. Mix together beef broth and worcestershire sauce, and pour over potatoes.
  • 4. Top with bay leaf,and cover.Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • 5. After cooking remove bay leaf and stir so meat and veggies are combined.Serve with your favorite bread to sop up the juices.

STEW FOR TWO



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HERE'S an easy stew that's ready in an hour. The tender beef and colorful vegetables are perfect ingredients for a comforting meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
3/4 pound beef cube steaks, cubed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1 small potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 small onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon onion soup mix
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 1/4 teaspoon thyme. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Add the water, tomato sauce, broth, potato, onion, carrots, red pepper, soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, garlic powder, pepper and remaining thyme. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Stir in peas. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

CIDER BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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This is a downsized recipe for when you have a taste for beef stew but don't want to eat it for days. This stew is also a little different because it has a little sweetness and a little tang to it.

Provided by Laura O.

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large potato, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, halved and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Add beef and toss to coat.
  • In a large saucepan or dutch oven, brown beef in oil.
  • Add cider, water, vinegar, and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
  • Add carrots, potato, and onion.
  • Return to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

CROCK POT BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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This Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe is plump full of onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, garlic and tender beef stew meat all nested together in a red wine reduction sauce with just a small kick of spice.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Beef

Time 7h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 lb beef stew meat
1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 carrots cut in chunks
2 potatoes cut in chunks
1 stalk celery chopped
1/2 c dry red wine
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 c low sodium beef broth
1 tsp cajun seasoning (more or less to taste)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • 1. In large Ziploc bag combine flour, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Add stew meat and shake to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add coated stew meat and cook to brown all sides. Remove from heat and add to crock pot.
  • 2. Heat 1-2 more tablespoons vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until lightly browned on the edges; approximately 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for additional 1 minute; stirring constantly. Add to crock pot on top of beef.
  • 3. Using same skillet add wine over medium low heat working to loosen browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the wine by 1/2 while continuing to stir. Add Worcestershire sauce. beef broth, Cajun seasoning, cumin and bay leaf, Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 4. Pour wine/broth mixture over beef and onions in the crock pot.
  • 5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours adding carrots, potatoes and celery halfway through the cooking process. Cook just until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef chuck roast for the best flavor and texture.
  • Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a good quality red wine for the stew, as it will add depth of flavor.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Season the stew with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs, such as thyme and rosemary.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
  • Serve the stew over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

The beef stew recipes in this article are all delicious and easy to make. By following the tips above, you can create a stew that is packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are looking for a classic beef stew recipe or something a little more unique, there is a recipe here for you.

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