Homemade Hearty Beef Stew Recipe – So Delicious & Comforting
We all know the winter season means cooking up a delicious homemade hearty beef stew, right? This recipe is simply the best, and I use a special ingredient that makes it even better!
Why This Homemade Beef Stew Recipe Is Simply Delicious
We all love using our crockpots, right? Well, I must admit, I do too but there are times when stovetop cooking is the way to go.
Certain recipes deserve the stovetop, and for good reason. In the past, I would make my beef stew recipe in my slow cooker, and well, when I compare them, there’s no comparison.
More so, while the slow cooker version was delicious, the stovetop version is so much better.
Also, I use an ingredient not often used when cooking beef stew. While you might use it in your recipe, and it’s not a surprise, many folks seem to leave it out.
So, what is it? Wine! Yep, and wow. It truly transforms the recipes, and the amount you use matters as well.
With that said, let’s get to this delicious stew recipe. I know you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!
Homemade Hearty Beef Stew Recipe
This homemade hearty beef stew recipe will quickly become a family favorite. And the leftovers are even better.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Beef Cubes (Top round preferred Trimmed and Cubed)
- 1 Bunch Celery - peeled and chopped into small cubes (by a bunch I mean a typical grocery store bag)
- 1 Bunch Carrots - peeled and chopped into small cubes (by a bunch I mean a typical grocery store bag)
- 1 Large Vidalia Onion - chopped
- 1/4 Cup of Fresh Parsley - chopped
- 6-8 Cups of Beef Broth
- 1 Can (6oz) of Tomato Paste
- 2 Cups Red Dry Wine (Preferably Merlot or dry wine)
- 4 Cups of Water
- 4 Tablespoons Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch for thickening
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes (You can omit but the flakes add a little spicy wonderful flavor)
- 1/4 Canola Oil
- 1 Bag of Yukon Gold Potatoes (You can use russet potatoes and peel and cut them into larger sections but I just love the baby Yukon. Plus, you can leave the tasty skins on!)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Bag of No Yolk Wide Noodles
Instructions
In a large stockpot (medium heat), saute the beef and onions in oil until golden brown.
Lower flame - add about two tablespoons of flour and beef broth.
Add vegetables and let cook for about 15 minutes.
Add wine, make sure you stir the mixture
Add tomato paste and stir well.
Add water
Add potatoes
Add all spices
Cover and let cook for about an hour, stirring at least every 12-15 mins.
Make a flour and water mixture when the potatoes and vegetables are soft enough to cut with a fork easily.
Add flour and water mixture and stir well. (I typically use about one cup of water and add the flour and mix very well)
Add cornstarch and water mixture and stir until the sauce thickens to your liking.
We prefer a thick sauce; depending on how thick you like your sauce, you might have to add more cornstarch.
Cooke Noodles and serve the stew over them.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 1174Total Fat 54gSaturated Fat 21gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 26gCholesterol 243mgSodium 10976mgCarbohydrates 47gFiber 4gSugar 6gProtein 99g
The leftovers are incredible! Here’s a picture of what the leftovers look like the next day.
This beef stew recipe is delicious and perfect as comfort food. It’s also good for the cold-weather blues.
You’ll Love It Too!
I know you will love this recipe as much as we do. It’s pretty easy to make and you can freeze a batch as well.
We all enjoy certain recipes during the cold winter months, and this is one of them!
If you have picky kids, they will enjoy this, too. The thick sauce seems to hide the veggies, too.
Make sure you get a nice loaf of Italian bread to dip into the savory gravy. It’s good to the last bite!
Also, be sure to read Eggplant Parmesan- Why This Recipe Is Simply The Best too!
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Fantastic recipe! And I agree, wine makes the difference, provides a depth of flavor that can’t be replicated. I do not eat red meat all that often, but my ex hubster is having foot surgery soon, and I will to stay with him for the first couple of weeks. Big batch cooking will keep me busy! This will fit the bill. Only changes I will make will be to use pearl onions as I have a good 20 pounds or so to use, and skip the potatoes and noodles, and make creamy mashed potatoes or noodles – his choice, and serve the stew on top. We need to watch all the carbs and starch. Purely a personal preference. Thanks for a wonderful recipe! Shopping list updated and recipe pinned.
What a great idea! I would love serving this over potatoes too. Also, the pearl onions! I haven’t tried them in ages. I hope his foot surgery goes well. I had two of them so I know what that’s like. When you said you don’t eat red meat a lot, that made me think. I bet this would be great with chicken too. It’s always a joy hearing from you, Naomie. Let me know how the surgery goes too. Take care my friend!
xo
Thank you so much! He will be fine, keeping him still with his foot elevated in the beginning will be the challenge, as he is used to moving all day. He has movies, a zillion tv channels and sports to watch, plus he reads quite a bit. And yes, this would be good with chicken. Will give that a try too! Our Dutch ovens will be getting a good workout! Thanks again and will keep you posted.
Ah ok glad to hear that. That’s what I did as well when I had my surgery. Have a great upcoming weekend too!
Carolann
The beef stew looks great heart warming on a chilled night, I’ll be making a large pot soon, Thank you.
Hi Deborah,
Thank you! It’s so delish and the leftovers are amazing too. I hope you get to try it someday. I know you will love as much as we do. Thanks so much for stopping to let me know. I really appreciate it!
Thanks
Carolann