Description
French-Style Beef Stew is a hearty, cozy, wine-free take on a classic. This Halal-friendly beef stew delivers tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, onions, and a rich, aromatic broth, with a halal red wine substitute for deep French flavor. Perfect for chilly nights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs halal beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red grape juice + 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (halal red wine substitute)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and carrots to the pot and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add flour if using and mix to coat the vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth, grape juice, and red wine vinegar, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the beef to the pot. Add potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 2–2½ hours until the beef is tender and the broth thickens.
- Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- This recipe uses a halal red wine substitute: 1 cup red grape juice + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar.
- To thicken the stew, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour (or skip for a lighter sauce).
- Omit flour for a gluten-free version; ensure beef broth is gluten-free.
- Leftovers taste even better when reheated; store in the refrigerator up to 3–4 days.
- Pair with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braised; Simmered
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: Approximately 550 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 16 g
- Sodium: Approximately 800 mg
- Fat: Approximately 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4–6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8–10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40–50 g
- Fiber: Approximately 5 g
- Protein: Approximately 39 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 105 mg
Keywords: French-Style Beef Stew, Halal beef stew, no-wine beef stew, braised beef, French comfort food, hearty stew, family dinner recipe