Best 5 Newfoundland Beef Stew Recipes

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Originating in the eastern Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Typically made with beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions, this stew is packed with flavor and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Variations of the stew may include other vegetables such as celery, parsnips, and turnips. Some recipes also call for the addition of barley or dumplings. No matter how you choose to make it, Newfoundland beef stew is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family. This article presents three different recipes for Newfoundland beef stew, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and beef broth. The second recipe adds a bit of spice with the addition of chili powder and cumin. The third recipe is a slow-cooker version of the stew, perfect for busy weeknights. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this traditional Newfoundland dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW



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Positively PACKED with FLAVOR, this is the richest, tastiest classic beef stew and we're confident you're going to love it!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Main Dish     Stew

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 pounds beef chuck (, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion (, cut into 1-inch pieces)
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup dry red wine
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 large celery ribs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2-3 medium potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
6 ounces button mushrooms (halved or quartered (depending on size))
1 cup frozen peas ((can substitute canned but not as vibrant in color))
Chopped fresh parsley for garnishing

Steps:

  • *See the pictured tutorial for more info on the tips to creating the best beef stew.
  • Sprinkle the beef chunks with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the beef to coat all sides.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy stock pot until hot (when you sprinkle in a few drops of water they should jump and sizzle). Add the coated beef chunks, spacing them out about 1/2 inch from each other and, working in batches so as not to overcrowd, generously brown the beef on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the onions with another tablespoon of butter to the Dutch oven (do not remove the browned/blackened bits in the bottom of the pan) and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes (add a little more oil or butter if necessary). Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the wine, bring it to a rapid boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and boil for 2 minutes or until the wine is mostly evaporated. Return the beef to the Dutch oven.
  • Add the broth, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables, cover and cook for another hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot sprinkled with a little chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1352 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S HEARTY BEEF STEW WITH DUMPLINGS



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My mom's beef stew recipe that she's perfected over 25 years. Tender chunks of beef couple with hearty vegetables in a rich gravy for a soul-warming treat. And Oh! The dumplings!

Provided by ambikins

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 teaspoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®), divided
2 stalks celery, each cut into 4 pieces
2 cups water, or to cover
4 (.85 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix
4 cups water
1 small turnip, peeled and quartered
4 carrots, peeled and quartered
7 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering, and place the onion and beef into the hot oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the steak seasoning, stir the meat and onions well, and sprinkle with 1 more teaspoon of seasoning. Add the celery, and cook and stir until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in 2 cups of water to just cover the meat, onion, and celery, bring to a boil, and stir and scrape the browned bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the beef is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the meat and celery pieces from the pan, set the meat aside, and discard the celery.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the gravy mix with 4 cups of water. Add the mixture to the juices in the pot, bring to a boil, and stir the meat back into the gravy mixture. Stir in the turnip and carrots, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, cover, and simmer an additional 20 minutes.
  • To make dumplings, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture looks crumbly. Pour in the milk, and lightly stir the mixture just until it combines to form a dough.
  • Remove 2 cups of gravy from the pot, and reserve. Drop the dumplings by heaping tablespoon onto the meat and vegetables in the pot, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Do not peek until the time is up. Pour the reserved gravy back over the dumplings, stir lightly, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1261.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

NIGERIAN BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: plum tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onion, red onion, habanero peppers, garlic, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, water, vegetable oil, flank steak, fresh rosemary, paprika, curry powder, beef bouillon, bay leaf, white rice, fried plantain, scallion, fresh parsley

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

5 plum tomatoes, chopped, divided
2 red bell peppers, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
½ red onion, sliced
2 habanero peppers, chopped
6 cloves garlic
12 oz tomato paste
1 tablespoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, divided
½ cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ lb flank steak, cut into strips
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 bay leaf
white rice, cooked, for serving
fried plantain, for serving
scallion, for serving
fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine 4 chopped plum tomatoes, red bell peppers, chopped red onion, habanero peppers, garlic cloves, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and water. Puree until smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the remaining tomato, sliced onion, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add steak, rosemary, paprika, curry powder, and bullion cubes. Cook until the steak is golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the blended tomato and pepper mixture and the bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer at low heat for 20 minutes, until the stew has thickened.
  • Fish out the bay leaf.
  • Remove stew from heat and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Serve with white rice and fried plantains. Garnish with scallions and parsley, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 21 grams

SIMPLE BEEF STEW



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Simple and hearty beef stew I make for my family.

Provided by Laura Bloomer Wine

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds room temperature beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 yellow potatoes, or more to taste, cubed
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup baby carrots
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, flour, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, and carrots, then stir in Creole seasoning and basil. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, meat is tender, and gravy is thick, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 238.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW



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This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is the ideal project for a chilly weekend. Beef, onion, carrots, potatoes and red wine come together in cozy harmony. If you are feeding a crowd, good news: It doubles (or triples) beautifully.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes
5 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup red wine
3 1/2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
  • Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
  • Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 494, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1604 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, well-marbled beef for the best flavor.
  • Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to accommodate all of the ingredients.
  • Add vegetables to the pot in stages, starting with those that take longer to cook, such as carrots and potatoes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful stew.
  • Add herbs and spices to taste.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Newfoundland beef stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its tender beef, savory gravy, and variety of vegetables, this stew is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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