This hearty beef stew is full of flavor and is a comforting soup that everyone loves! It is the perfect meal for feeling cozy on a cold night. We serve it with some simple apple slices and warm bread or biscuits. It’s the perfect dinner to serve to a crowd, or just a simple weeknight supper.Get all your main food groups in one soup! This soup has all you need for a complete meal. There is not much preparation for making this stew, perfect for a busy night. It is simple to make and has all the delicious flavors. It is thick, rich, and hearty in every bite!
Hearty Beef Stew Ingredients
Melt-in-your-mouth steak simmering in a rich broth combined with chunks of potatoes and hearty vegetables make this one of those warm meals that make you want to linger around the dinner table. Take your traditional beef stew to the next level with these delicious ingredients!
Steak – Cut your steak into bite sized pieces. Use beef stew meat if that is easier! Tabasco sauce – Don’t be worried about this being too spicy. The heat does cook out some during the simmer process. Use as much or as little as you would like, depending on who is going to be enjoying the stew. Worcestershire sauce – Gives the meat a nice rich, robust flavor. Onion – Cut into small chunks that give it a nice, soft texture when cooked through. Garlic – Fresh garlic is best! Beef broth – This gives the stew some liquid with flavor. Potatoes – Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes evenly so they cook all together without becoming mushy or undercooked. Carrots – Peel and slice or shred carrots to add into the homemade stew. Corn and peas – These can either be frozen or fresh. They are great add-ins for color, texture, and flavor. Tomato juice – Add in more tangy and sweet flavor with this tomato juice. Cornstarch – This will help thicken the beef stew while it is cooking all together. We prefer this as a thickener to all purpose flour. Kosher Salt and Black Pepper – to taste
How to Make the Best Beef Stew
This homemade beef stew is perfect for a family dinner! It is full of the most flavorful ingredients and brings warmth to the table. Grab your dutch oven and let’s start making the best beef stew recipe!
Tips for Perfect Beef Stew
You will love how simple this beef stew recipe is to make! Follow these extra tips to help the process run smoother. You will love the way this classic beef stew turns out!
Browned bits – Sear or braise the meat in a hot oiled skillet until all sides are nice and brown. This locks in the moisture of the meat so it doesn’t dry out. Meat – Instead of steak, you can use your leftover chuck roast or beef chuck from your Sunday dinner! It tastes delicious and is a perfect way to use up leftovers. Slow cooker – This stew can be made on the stove top as directed in the recipe card below, or you could throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do all the work. Your house will smell delicious! Smaller vegetables – Peas and corn cook up really quick, so don’t add them until about twenty minutes before serving. Extra vegetables – Feel free to throw in any veggies you like! Mushrooms, pea pods, celery, green beans, red peppers, just about anything you have in your fridge you can chop up and add to this soup. Thicken your stew! For a thicker stew, add a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour to a little bit of cold beef broth or water, then stir it into the soup. If it’s too thick, add some more beef broth. You can also use tomato paste instead of tomato juice to thicken the soup. Add some flavor – give your stew some added spice by adding some rosemary, thyme, or red pepper flakes for some heat. Try adding a little balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar for a different kick.
What to Serve with Beef Stew
Bread is always the first choice in a side dish for soup. There’s nothing as comforting as dipping a piece of crusty bread into a bowl of piping hot soup. Try some of these delicious recipes to serve alongside this hearty beef stew for a show-stopping meal.
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Storing Homemade Beef Stew
This beef stew makes a large amount and is perfect for feeding a family or even a crowd. There are usually leftovers with this stew that make it nice to have lunches, more dinners, freeze it, or share it with others around you. Here are a few ways to keep your beef stew
Refrigerate – Place the leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week long. When ready to reheat, place on the stovetop until warm, or warm up in the microwave stirring in between intervals. Freeze – Make a big batch of stew ahead of time and freeze. Store it in a freezer-safe bowl or Ziplock bag, and it’ll keep for several weeks.
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