Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic beef stew, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Simmered to perfection, tender chunks of beef are enveloped in a rich and savory broth, infused with the aromatic blend of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Potatoes, carrots, and celery add a medley of textures and flavors, while red wine lends a subtle depth and complexity to the sauce. This delectable stew is not only a culinary delight but also incredibly versatile, offering endless possibilities for customization. Explore variations that incorporate mushrooms, pearl onions, or even a touch of dark chocolate for an unexpected twist. Whether served as a main course or paired with crusty bread, this classic beef stew promises a satisfying and unforgettable dining experience.
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DELICIOUS V8 BEEF STEW
I love beef stew. This is my version you can add whatever vegetables you prefer. I love the way the V-8 tastes in this recipe
Provided by Weeezer0421
Categories Stew
Time 8h30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place stew meat into crock pot. Clean, peel and slice or cube vegetables and place in crock pot.
- Mix to combine. Add the V-8, beef broth and tapioca. Stir until well combined. Turn on low for 8-10 hours.
DELICIOUS BEEF STEW WITH RED WINE AND HOISIN
Hoisin sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce that brings out extra flavor in any dish, you can find it in the Asian section of any large supermarket, all amounts may be adjusted to taste --- try this using a small chuck roast instead of beef cubes and increase the cooking time, the recipe may be doubled if desired --- I have made this stew many times it is *very* good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Stew
Time 3h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pat beef dry with paper towel.
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over med-high heat.
- Brown meat on all sides in batches, adding more oil as needed.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same pot with remaining fat, saute the onions and garlic until tender.
- Add red wine; bring to a boil, while scraping any browned bits stuck to the bottom.
- Stir in beef broth and Hoisin; bring to a boil.
- Return the beef to the pot, bring to a simmer, cook for 1-1/2 hours, or until beef is tender.
- Stir in the carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes; cook, uncovered fot 15-20 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
DELICIOUS OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW
This is definitely a recipe for all you frugal cooks out there. It is done the way my grandmother used to make it wasting nothing from the cut of meat. The flavor is so good though you will never make it any other way.
Provided by Deb Lund
Categories Beef
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Put the beef broth and whole garlic clove in a pan and heat to a simmer.
- 2. Put flour and Onion soup mix in zip lock bag and shake until mixed well. You will be adding batches of meat to be browned to this mix just like shake and bake. ( when done do not throw away. You will use this later for thickening)
- 3. Prepare the meat by cutting off all the fat. Take the fat and brown it in a large dutch oven until brown and crisp and all the fat has been rendered.
- 4. Add the browned pieces of fat to the broth and simmer.
- 5. Keep the fat in the pan on medium heat and put the floured meat in the pan in small batches to brown. I usually put about 8-10 pieces in and when they need to be turned I push them off to one side and then add more to that side removing them to a plate to make room for more. When finished browning add the onions and toss around the pan to brown slightly. ( If you run out of fat while browning you can add a small amount of vegetable oil.)
- 6. With a slotted spoon remove the crispy fat (which will not be crispy anymore) and the garlic from the broth.
- 7. To the slightly browned onions add the meat, the broth the carrots and potatoes in that order. If you add the broth to the onions it will spatter a great deal.
- 8. Turn on low and cover. Simmer for at least 2 hours.
- 9. Add the handful of frozen green peas or more if you like for color. You can also add cut up green beans if you prefer. Continue cooking to heat these up
- 10. Take left over Flour and add 1/3 cup to 1 cup of water and stir until combined and smooth. Add slowly to stew stirring constantly so lumps don't form. Continue cooking for 1o-15 minutes to thicken.
- 11. Eat with a crusty loaf of bread and a good red wine, Enjoy!
DELICIOUS 10 MINUTE BEEF STEW/SOUP
As a working mother I have to have quick meals to fix. I thought of this one on a night when I was really running late and everyone was hungry. This worked great for dinner with a salad, and then as a side with a sandwich the next day for lunch for everyone. The night you make it it won't be as thick. For added thickness add 2 tbs cornstarch mixed first with 2 tbs water. My family thought I had been cooking it in a crockpot all day!
Provided by lstnrisin
Categories Stew
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Begin cooking the first 1lb of Beef in the Microwave (Hormel cook time is 4 minutes, I only cook it for 3 minute for this recipe).
- Poor Beef Broth into 3-4 quart pot.
- Open 3 cans of No Salt Added Mixed Vegetable.
- Drain 2 and add all three (include liquid of one can) to pot.
- Set pot to boil.
- First pound of Beef should be done. Begin cooking 2nd pound.
- Mix cornstarch with equal amount of water to create a paste and add to the vegetables. If you want to be more like a beef vegetable soup, skip this step.
- Shread and add first pound of beef. When second pound is done shread and add it.
- Continue to boil gently until ready to serve. The longer your boil it, the thicker it will get.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.8, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 742.6, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 30
SIMPLE & DELICIOUS CROCKPOT BEEF STEW
There are plenty of recipes out there (really good recipes) that call for ingredients that "spice up" or "fancy up" a beef stew recipe. I'm a plain cook and I like to let the main ingredients flavor a recipe as much as possible just using salt & pepper as my seasonings. If you are looking for fancy, spiced up or a recipe that will take you more than 10 minutes to add to the crockpot -- please skip this one. If you are looking for a easy-to-make, simple, basic yet delicious beef stew and you are OK with the fact that it's able to stand on it's own without herbs, spices or ingredients you can't pronounce, then you may be interested in this one. Perfect for picky kids or someone who has never really cooked before.
Provided by The Simple Recipe D
Categories Stew
Time 8h10m
Yield 1 meal, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Basic Info about the ingredients:.
- This recipe is very forgiving -- so if you only have 3 potatoes, no biggie. The important thing is that you get what you have in a crockpot!
- Amount of beef is flexible -- just buy around amount called for and don't sweat being exact.
- All veggies need to be washed & cut into thick slices or chunks.
- Potatoes should be left UNPEELED. I prefer red potatoes because I always leave the peel on - Yukon Gold are also a good choice).
- Ready? Here Goes!
- Dump beef in crockpot.
- Dump thickly sliced carrots, thick chunks of potato, celery & onion in crockpot.
- Open can of diced tomatoes with the juice, pour on top of beef and veggies.
- Dump 1 cup water and about a palm-sized amount of salt in the crockpot and give it a bit of a stir.
- Set crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours. If it ends up cooking longer - no biggie. It won't hurt the stew.
- If you feel the stew is too liquid-- right before you get ready to serve, you can add 4 tablespoons of corn starch to about 1/2 cup of water until dissolved and pour over stew and stir until the broth thickens.
DELICIOUS BEEF STEW
This came from two different recipes that I combined, modified and personlized. It has a wonderful aroma, warms up the house as it's baking and tastes great.
Provided by Arntzie
Categories Stew
Time 2h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
- Brown meat with the garlic in the pan that you will put in the oven to bake the stew.
- Add cream of mushroom soup, tomato soup, beef broth, onion soup mix, horseradish and bay leaves. Cook on stovetop to boiling.
- Add veggies and cook on stovetop for 5-10 more minutes.
- Bake covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat and veggies are tender. Stir every 15-20 minutes while stew is baking.
DELICIOUS GAME DAY BEEF STEW
This recipe comes from a college football coach's wife who made this every home game. I tried it and fell in absolute love. It is incredible! You can either make this in your crock pot or put it in the oven in a stew pot. This recipe can EASILY be doubled or tripled depending on the size of your family or crowd!
Provided by SaraBellaBean
Categories Stew
Time 5h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown stew meat.
- Add 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup with one can of water.
- Put in oven safe stew pot.
- Bake at 250 degrees for 4-6 hours.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, short ribs, and brisket are all good options for beef stew. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when they are cooked slowly in liquid.
- Brown the beef before stewing: Browning the beef adds flavor and color to the stew. To brown the beef, heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on all sides.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to the stew. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and garlic. You can also add other vegetables, such as peas, corn, or green beans.
- Use a flavorful liquid: The liquid you use to stew the beef is important. Good options include beef broth, chicken broth, red wine, or a combination of these liquids. You can also add herbs and spices to the liquid for extra flavor.
- Cook the stew slowly: Beef stew is a dish that takes time to cook. The longer you cook it, the more tender the beef will become. Cook the stew for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice: Beef stew is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with a side of bread or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful stew that will warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give beef stew a try. You won't be disappointed!
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