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Traditional Red Wine Beef Stew

Traditional Red Wine Beef Stew for Cozy Family Nights

This Traditional Red Wine Beef Stew combines tender beef with earthy vegetables in a comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds stewing beef chuck roast is recommended
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup red wine dry Burgundy or Côtes du Rhône recommended
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 loaf warm baguette for soaking up broth
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes optional side

Equipment

  • heavy Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the beef with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. In the Dutch oven, heat olive oil and brown the beef in batches.
  3. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until soft, then add garlic.
  4. Deglaze the pot with tomato paste and red wine, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Return the beef, add beef stock, and herbs. Simmer for 1.5 hours.
  6. Mix flour with water to create a slurry and stir into the stew to thicken.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving with bread or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, use quality red wine and adjust seasoning before serving.

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