Best 6 Spicy Hearty Beef And Vegetable Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of a hearty and spicy beef and vegetable stew, a culinary journey that promises a symphony of tastes and textures. This comforting dish is a perfect blend of tender beef, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth that tantalizes the senses. With variations ranging from classic to contemporary, this versatile stew offers something for every palate. From the traditional beef stew with its aromatic herbs and rich red wine sauce to the modern interpretations that incorporate exotic spices and unique ingredients, this article presents a diverse collection of beef and vegetable stew recipes that cater to a wide range of preferences. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering stew that will warm your soul and delight your taste buds.

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

SPICY BEEF VEGETABLE STEW



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This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix. It makes a complete meal when served with warm cornbread, sourdough bread or French bread if you enjoy a supper with a side. -Lynnette Davis, Tullahoma, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
3-1/2 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup sliced celery
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-10 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC, HEARTY BEEF STEW



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This classic beef stew recipe makes sure you really make the most of each step of the cooking process to end up with a beautiful, rich, and hearty beef stew!

Provided by Matthew Francis

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (2 pound) boneless beef round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups chopped onion
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups dry red wine
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
3 bay leaves
2 cups beef broth, or more as needed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups chopped carrots
3 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
1 cup fresh peas
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place beef cubes into a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Add flour and paprika and toss until evenly coated.
  • Heat oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches until dark brown, about 4 minutes per side. Flip or stir gently with a wooden spoon until all edges are dark brown, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove beef and set aside.
  • Add onions to the beef fat with more salt and pepper; cook and stir until they begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir until aromatic and soft, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it turns brown and begins to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pan. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up the flavorful browned bits on the bottom. Let the wine reduce until almost dry again, about 3 minutes.
  • Add dried thyme, dried rosemary, herbes de Provence, and bay leaves. Add 2 cups beef broth and Worcestershire, stir, and bring to a boil. Add the seared beef cubes back into the stew liquid. Remove from heat and cover the pot.
  • Braise in the preheated oven until meat is almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven. Add carrots, potatoes, and more beef broth if needed. Cover and return to the oven to braise until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes longer.
  • Discard bay leaves. Stir in peas, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 377.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. -Sue Straughan, Prattville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 26 servings (1-1/2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds beef stew meat
8 medium onions (2-1/4 pounds), halved and thinly sliced
12 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/3 cups Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef bouillon granules
12 medium red potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds), cubed
1/2 large head cabbage, chopped
1 pound carrots, thinly sliced
6 celery ribs, thinly sliced (3 cups)
3 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen corn
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen peas
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1-1/2 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen lima beans
1 bay leaf
3 teaspoons dried marjoram
3 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) frozen sliced okra

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir until tender. Discard drippings; return beef to pot. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes., Stir in potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Stir in okra; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1090mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This variation of beef stew is hearty, easy to make and low in fat. You can substitute venison for the beef. If you want to stretch out the recipe, try serving over cooked noodles.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can low fat, low sodium beef broth
1 cup chopped carrots
3 potatoes, cubed
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Remove any bits of fat from the meat. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Saute the meat in the oil for 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.
  • Add the onion and tomato paste to the pot and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring often. Return the meat to the skillet along with the beef broth, combining with the onion and tomato paste mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
  • Add the carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and crushed red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for another 45 minutes. (Note: It may be necessary to add some water if the stew seems too thick.)
  • Finally, add the mushrooms and the peas and allow stew to heat through, about another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprig before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 369.8 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

BEEF STEW WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds beef stew meat
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 can or bottle beer
4 cups beef broth, more as needed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, roughly sliced
2 parsnips, roughly sliced
1 small turnip, roughly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, optional
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a pan and brown the beef. Remove the beef from the pan, throw in the garlic and onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the beer, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, sugar, paprika, salt and some pepper. Then return the beef to the pan, cover and simmer on a low heat until the meat is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If the liquid level gets too low, add more broth as needed.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips and turnips and continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is reduced, about 30 minutes.
  • If the stew is still too liquidy, remove a cup of cooking liquid from the pan and stir in the flour. Add the flour mixture back into the pan and stir. Simmer for 10 minutes until the stew is thick. The meat should be very tender; if it's tough, let it continue to cook.
  • To finish, add the parsley and stir through the stew.

BEEF & VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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A traditional braised beef stew with thick, rich gravy - an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 celery sticks, thickly sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 really big carrots, halved lengthways then very chunkily sliced
5 bay leaves
2 thyme sprigs, 1 whole and 1 leaves picked
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 beef stock cubes, crumbled
850g stewing beef (featherblade or brisket works nicely), cut into nice large chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and put the kettle on.
  • Put 2 thickly sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped onion, 2 chunkily sliced carrots, 5 bay leaves and 1 whole thyme sprig in a flameproof casserole dish with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp butter.
  • Soften for 10 mins, then stir in 2 tbsp plain flour until it doesn't look dusty anymore, followed by 2 tbsp tomato purée, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 2 crumbled beef stock cubes.
  • Gradually stir in 600ml hot water, then tip in 850g stewing beef and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Cover and put in the oven for 2hrs 30 mins, then uncover and cook for 30mins - 1hr more until the meat is really tender and the sauce is thickened.
  • Garnish with the picked leaves of the remaining thyme sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 32.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14.3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.4 grams sugar, Fiber 2.3 grams fiber, Protein 33.7 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef: Opt for grass-fed or organic beef chuck roast or stew meat for a richer flavor and better texture.
  • Brown the beef: Searing the beef before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor and creates a more complex taste profile.
  • Choose hearty vegetables: Vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery provide a sturdy base for the stew and hold their shape well during cooking.
  • Use a variety of spices: A blend of spices, such as paprika, cumin, and chili powder, adds depth and warmth to the stew.
  • Simmer for at least 1 hour: Allow the stew to simmer for at least an hour or up to several hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with crusty bread or rice: The hearty stew pairs well with crusty bread or rice, which helps soak up the flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

This spicy hearty beef and vegetable stew is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cold winter day. With its tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich sauce, this stew is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Follow the tips above to make the best stew possible, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with your loved ones.

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