Easy Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for colder weather or any occasion that calls for a filling meal. This recipe combines tender beef stew meat with robust flavors from red wine, fresh herbs, and vegetables, all thickened into a deliciously rich gravy with a homemade roux. It’s a straightforward dish that delivers on both flavor and satisfaction, making it a practical choice for both family dinners and casual entertaining.

Easy Beef Stew Recipe

Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of hearty homemade beef stew. This recipe is simple and straightforward yet so satisfying. The next time you need a little warmth, throw this on the stove or in your crock pot or Instant Pot for an incredible meal.

Beef Stew is a classic dish that varies from one cuisine to another, but always centers around slow-cooked, tender meat and a flavorful broth. The use of red wine in the recipe enhances the depth of flavor, melding with the natural juices of the meat and vegetables. The addition of a roux at the end of cooking ensures a thick, glossy finish that coats the ingredients beautifully. We created this particular recipe to focus on simplicity and flavor, using common ingredients and easy steps so it is approachable to achievable for anyone who makes it.

Winter and fall comfort foods are my favorite kind of foods, which is pretty crazy since this is primarily a grilling blog, but hey – you love what you love. And I do love my whole host of summer-centric dishes like all of the grilled steak, pasta salads, and all that lighter fare, but how can you not look forward to diving into a plate of Ground Beef Stroganoff, Sarma {Cabbage Rolls} Soup, or this Chicken Alfredo Lasagna?

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Beef Stew shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• Beef Stew Meat
• Red Wine
• Water
• Beef Bullion
• Onion
• Bay Leaves
• Fresh Thyme
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Carrots
• Baby Red Potatoes
• Corn
• Butter
• Flour

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How To Make Beef Stew

Want to know what you’re getting yourself into? Below is a summary of the instructions. Click to expand them for more details, but make sure you cook from the recipe card at the bottom of the post. That gives you all of the info you need to make the recipe successfully.

Brown the Meat:

Start by browning the beef stew meat in a Dutch oven to develop a deep flavor base.

Deglaze and Simmer:

Add red wine, chopped onion, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot, and simmer until the meat is tender.

Add Vegetables:

Introduce carrots and potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking to maintain their texture and flavor.

Prepare the Roux:

Near the end of cooking, prepare a roux in a separate pan by cooking butter and flour until golden.

Thicken the Stew:

Incorporate the roux into the stew, stirring well to combine and thicken the broth.

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