Best 5 Dutch Oven Beef Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of Dutch oven beef stew, a classic dish that combines tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. This comforting stew is a symphony of flavors, with the beef offering a succulent and satisfying chew, while the vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and potatoes, add a delightful sweetness and crunch. The secret to this dish lies in the slow-cooking process, which allows the flavors to meld and deepen, resulting in a luscious and heartwarming stew.

In this curated collection of recipes, you'll find variations that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the classic beef stew with its traditional blend of herbs and spices, to more adventurous iterations that incorporate unique ingredients like stout beer or red wine, there's a recipe here for every palate. Whether you prefer a stew that's thick and hearty or one with a lighter, more delicate broth, you're sure to find a recipe that hits the spot.

So gather your ingredients, heat up your Dutch oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will warm your heart and satisfy your soul. Let the aromas of slow-cooked beef and vegetables fill your kitchen as you create a dish that's both comforting and unforgettable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DUTCH OVEN BEEF STEW



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"This is a great cold-weather meal," says Bettina Turner from Kernersville, North Carolina. "I love this Dutch oven beef stew because it's a hearty meal in one pot. Add a good loaf of bread and you're all set."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour, salt if desired and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown beef in oil in batches. Remove and set aside. Add onion to the pan and cook until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining flour and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the beef, tomatoes and thyme. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours. , Add the potatoes and carrots. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in peas; cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

DUTCH OVEN BEEF STEW



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This hearty Dutch oven beef stew loaded with vegetables is so simple--sear the beef, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer until tender.

Provided by Baildon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground paprika, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups beef broth
2 large potatoes, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, quartered
3 medium carrots, sliced, or more to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Stir flour, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Add beef and toss until coated with flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until well browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Stir in broth, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and bay leaves and cover.
  • Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat and vegetables are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 517 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

DUTCH OVEN BEEF STEW



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Enjoy a tasty stew made with beef and veggies - perfect for a delightful dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 bag (8 oz) baby-cut carrots (about 30)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed beef broth
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 small red potatoes (1 1/2 lb), cut into fourths
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 5 oz) or 1 package (3.4 oz) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • In ovenproof 4-quart Dutch oven, mix all ingredients except potatoes and mushrooms. Cover and bake 2 hours, stirring once.
  • Stir in potatoes and mushrooms. Cover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1 1/4 cups), Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY BEEF STEW BAKED IN A CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN



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This is in the oven right now and it smells so good, we can hardly wait for it to be done! No browning necessary. Company coming? Toss in another potato and carrot - this recipe is forgiving! Serve with Recipe #348286, hot and buttered. My youngest brother would find out I was making this stew and biscuits and he would invite himself over and eat me out of house and home. His favorite way to eat this stew was on top of buttered biscuits. I think with a salad and dessert this would serve about 6 but around here I would say it serves 4. ***UPDATE*** This recipe is for a cast iron dutch oven with a heavy tight-fitting lid. I've made this a million times and have had left-over gravy for noodles, rice, etc. Make sure you don't bake at any higher temperature than 300* and you don't use corningware or any other casserole. The heavy cast iron Dutch oven with a lid will prevent almost all of the evaporation of liquid, kind of like a slow cooker.

Provided by Secret Agent

Categories     Stew

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs boneless beef cubes, lean
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (or six chunks)
1 lb carrot, peeled and chunked
1/2 large onion, peeled and quartered (or 1 - 1 1/2 cup pearl onions)
1 cup celery, chunked
1 cup rutabaga, peeled sliced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 tablespoon parsley, flat leaf, chopped
2 teaspoons chives, snipped
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients into the dutch oven and stir to mix.
  • Cover and bake at 300* for 4 hours or until you are ready to eat.
  • You can thicken the gravy with 1/4 cup of flour mixed into 1/2 cup of water - stir and cook until on top of the stove until it is thick enough for you. We like it just the way it comes out of the oven.
  • Serve with hot buttered biscuits, Recipe #348286 .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1473.5, Fat 122, SaturatedFat 50.5, Cholesterol 169.1, Sodium 731.9, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 15.7, Protein 23

DUTCH OVEN BEEF STEW



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Stick-to-your-ribs beef stew. The only time I've achieved fork-tender (not chewy) beef in my stew with soft (not crunchy!) potatoes. Dutch oven not totally necessary (doesn't go into oven) but the cast iron seems to do something special, even when it's enamel-coated. Adapted from Beef Stew V recipe on allrecipes.

Provided by AnneWisconsin

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs beef stew meat
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups white pearl onions, see below for peeling instructions
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, any flavor
3 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup red wine, any kind
6 carrots, chopped
3 baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Some notes about the ingredients: I like the tomatoes with seasoning, choose your favorite. Cheap red wine works just fine. Baby carrots work, too - just guesstimate how many would add up to 6 big ones.
  • The trick with peeling pearl onions: cut off the stem ends, throw in boiling water for 1.5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water (or even dunk in ice water). You should be able to squeeze the onion and pop them right out of the peel.
  • Real instructions start now:.
  • Throw the flour, salt and pepper into a bowl or bag with the beef cubes and coat completely.
  • In the dutch oven (or heavy pot) combine the butter and oil, and saute the beef and onions over medium-high heat until beef is browned on outside.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Add parsley and thyme. Stir in the red wine.
  • Cover soup and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add bay leaves, carrots and potatoes. Continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 516.5, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4, Protein 26.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, short ribs, and brisket are all excellent choices for beef stew. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
  • Brown the beef before stewing it. Browning the beef adds flavor and helps to develop a rich, brown sauce.
  • Use a good quality Dutch oven. A Dutch oven is a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid. This type of pot is ideal for stewing because it distributes heat evenly and prevents the stew from burning.
  • Add vegetables and herbs to the stew. Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and onions are classic additions to beef stew. Herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves add flavor and depth to the stew.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long period of time. Beef stew is a slow-cooked dish. The longer you cook it, the more tender the beef will become.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes. Beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful beef stew that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a warm and hearty meal, give this Dutch oven beef stew a try.

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