A rich, slow-simmered beef stew with fork-tender meat and thick savory gravy is pure cold-weather perfection. 🥩🥔🥕😮💨
Beef stew
What makes beef stew unforgettable
- Well-seared beef chunks for deep flavor
- Slow cooking until melt-in-your-mouth tender
- Onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes
- Thick beefy broth with herbs and garlic
Best cuts for stew
- Chuck roast
- Beef shoulder
- Bottom round
Flavor boosters
- Tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- Red wine
- Fresh thyme & rosemary
- A splash of balsamic near the end 👀
Pro tips
- Brown the beef in batches.
- Let it simmer LOW and slow.
- Add potatoes later so they don’t fall apart.
- A little flour or cornstarch slurry thickens the broth beautifully.
Perfect with:
- Buttery biscuits
- Crusty bread
- Mashed potatoes
- Cornbread
Ultimate cozy comfort food energy. 🔥