Description
The Best Beef Stew: A hearty, comforting beef stew recipe with tender beef, soft vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. This classic stovetop braise is easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red grape juice or pomegranate juice (halal alternative to red wine)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and grape juice, then add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1½–2 hours until beef is tender.
- For a thicker stew, whisk flour with a little hot broth and stir it in; simmer 5 more minutes.
- Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- To keep this gluten-free, omit the flour or use a gluten-free thickener.
- The grape juice provides a rich sweetness and acidity; you can substitute with additional beef broth if preferred.
- For a thicker or heartier sauce, simmer a bit longer or increase the amount of tomato paste.
- Leftovers refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 9 g
- Sodium: Approximately 900 mg
- Fat: Approximately 22 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7-9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13-15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40 g
- Fiber: Approximately 4 g
- Protein: Approximately 35 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120-150 mg
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