Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our delectable Red Wine Beef Stew, an exquisite fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting stew features tender chunks of beef braised in a rich and flavorful red wine sauce, complemented by the earthy notes of mushrooms, the sweetness of carrots, and the savory touch of onions. As the flavors meld together, they create a symphony of taste that is both comforting and satisfying. Accompanied by soft and fluffy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. And for a delightful twist, try our alternative recipes: a rich and creamy beef stew made with Guinness beer, a zesty and aromatic stew infused with the flavors of Italian herbs, or a hearty and flavorful stew made with succulent lamb. With its easy-to-follow instructions and detailed ingredient list, this recipe is accessible to both experienced and novice cooks alike. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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RED WINE BEEF STEW
Tender and succulent, this red wine beef stew is the ultimate one-pot meal, loaded with tender potatoes and carrots. Don't forget to bring over a loaf of crusty French bread for sopping up the rich sauce.
Provided by Sara Quessenberry
Categories Wine Beef Braise Dinner Meat Red Wine Fall Winter Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper, place in a large bowl, and toss with the flour.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or wide-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Cook the meat, in batches, until well browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes, transferring the pieces to a plate as they are browned. Pour off and discard any drippings from the pot.
- Add the tomato paste, wine, broth, onion, bay leaves, thyme, and 2 of the carrots and bring to a boil. Return the meat and any juices back to the pot (the meat should be barely submerged in liquid), cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 hours.
- Using tongs, remove and discard the cooked vegetables. Add the potatoes and the remaining 8 carrots to the pot, cover, and return to the oven. Cook until the meat and vegetables are fork-tender, about 1 hour more.
SLOW-COOKED RED WINE BEEF STEW
Red wine and beef are such an elemental combination that it's worth mastering the technique for a great stew: Sauté the ingredients quickly to caramelize and reduce, then cook through very slowly (preferably in a low oven, but see our Notes on how to cook in the slow cooker or pressure cooker). You can use any wine you like, since it will be cooked for a long time: the alcohol, acidity and fruitiness that make wine lovely in the glass are not so nice in the bowl; they have to be tamed by simmering. But the tangy, syrupy taste they leave behind is an ideal counterpoint to red meat. Celery is optional because some don't like it, but note that it's not eaten: It just provides a green flavor note alongside the sweet carrots and earthy potatoes.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 5h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinate the meat: In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate in the bowl or a thick sealable plastic bag for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
- When ready to cook, strain off the marinade and reserve for cooking. Drain meat on paper towels and pat until very dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place a large, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid on the stove and rub the bottom with the smashed, peeled clove of garlic, until coated with the garlic's oils. Discard garlic.
- Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and cook over medium heat until shimmering. Add half the meat and brown gently on both sides while preparing the vegetables. There's no need for a hard crust to form; a little browning is all that's required. When browned, remove meat to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and meat. Return all the browned, drained meat to the pot.
- Meanwhile, cut the celery (if using) and carrots into large chunks. Peel and chop the onions. Peel and dice the potato.
- Heat oven to 250 degrees. In a separate skillet, heat pancetta (if using) and olive oil over low heat. Cook gently until the fat renders. When the pork fat is running, add onions, celery, carrot, onion and minced garlic. (If not using pancetta, simply heat olive oil and add vegetables and garlic.) Cook gently, stirring, until softened and golden, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat, add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant and sizzling. Add the bouquet garni, reserved marinade and potato. Let bubble fiercely for 5 to 10 minutes, until liquid is thickened and syrupy. Add mixture, once cooked, to the pot with the meat.
- Pour in the wine and, if needed, enough broth to just cover the ingredients. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly and bake 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is soft enough to eat with a spoon and the sauce is rich and thick. After 4 hours, if liquid seems thin, uncover pot for the rest of the cooking.
- When done, let cool slightly, uncovered. Remove and discard celery (if using) and bouquet garni. To thicken the stew, use a fork to mash some of the carrots and potatoes into the liquid; or, remove and purée them, then add back in. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and lots of freshly ground pepper.
- Reheat and serve immediately, or let cool and refrigerate. Serve within 3 days; the flavor will only improve. Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of chopped thyme and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 447, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 942 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HEARTY BEEF STEW WITH RED WINE
This also can be made in a crockpot. I add different veggies, cubed squash, and 1/2 can baby peas, just added the peas the last 5 minutes of cooking. This is great on a cold winters day. Enjoy!
Provided by Dancer
Categories Stew
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine flour and pepper; coat beef cubes.
- Reserve remaining flour mixture. In 3 tablespoons of hot oil, brown beef, and remove when brown.
- Sauté onion, celery and garlic until tender.
- Return beef to pan.
- Add beef, broth, wine and spices.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce to simmer, cover and continue cooking for 1-3/4 hours.
- Add remaining vegetables and cook covered another 45 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender, but not mushy.
- Thicken broth if necessary with 2 tablespoons of the flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water.
- Simmer until thick.
RED WINE-MARINATED BEEF STEW
A twist on traditional beef stew--stew meat that is so tender even the most finicky eaters will love! (i.e. kids that don't like meat that is tough to chew...like mine.) The "secret" is the acid from the red wine. It helps to break down the collagen, naturally tenderizing the meat and releasing great flavor! The longer you can marinate the better but a minimum of 3 hours is essential. Enjoy with a good crusty bread and a glass of red!
Provided by PittsburghersLuv2eat
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 6h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinate the beef in red wine in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, turning the meat over halfway through marinating time.
- Remove beef from the wine and pat dry with paper towels. Reserve the wine.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef on all sides with salt and pepper. Brown in the hot oil, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove meat, drain the pot, and add bacon. Cook until semi-crisp and browned, about 5 minutes. Drain bacon grease but do not wipe the pot clean.
- Drizzle remaining oil into the pot and add potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour reserved wine, beef broth, and tomatoes into the pot, scraping up the browned bits that cling to the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add rosemary and sage. Return the meat to the pot and bring the liquid to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer until meat is very tender and no longer pink, 3 to 3 1/2 hours, adding mushrooms during the last 1 hour of cooking time.
- Combine tapioca and cold water in a bowl. Mix into the stew to thicken as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 400.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
GEMELLI WITH PESTO, POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; add the beans during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain. Set the pot aside.
- Meanwhile, pierce the potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave until tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then chop.
- Heat the olive oil in the reserved pot over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta and green beans and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and add the pesto, lemon zest and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water; toss to coat, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 9 grams
Tips:
- Use a good quality red wine. The wine you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the stew, so it's worth spending a little extra on a good bottle. Look for a dry red wine with medium body, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir.
- Brown the meat before stewing. Browning the meat adds flavor and helps to develop the stew's rich color. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan and steam instead of browning.
- Use a variety of vegetables. The vegetables in the stew add flavor, color, and texture. You can use any type of vegetables you like, but some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
- Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour. The longer you simmer the stew, the more tender the meat will be and the more flavorful the broth will become. If you're short on time, you can simmer the stew for a shorter period of time, but the meat may not be as tender.
- Season the stew to taste. Once the stew is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion:
Red wine beef stew is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and hearty stew on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give red wine beef stew a try. You won't be disappointed!
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