The Best Beef Stew Recipe

The Best Beef Stew Recipe: Hearty delicious stew to enjoy during the colder months. Make in the crockpot, instant pot or on the stovetop!

Ingredients

  • 2 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 1/2 pounds button mushrooms, quartered
  • 28 ounces stewed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Chop all the meat and produce, except the potatoes. Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Then add the chopped bacon and brown it.
  • Once the bacon is cooked add the chopped onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes to soften. Then push the vegetables to the sides of the pot and add in the beef chunks. Stir and brown for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Next add in the carrots, mushrooms, stewed tomatoes with juices, Italian seasoning, beef broth, red wine, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir, and break the tomatoes up a little with a wooden spoon. Then cover and bring to a boil.
  • Let the beef stew simmer for about 30 minutes. Then peel and chop the potatoes and stir them into the pot.
  • Cover and allow the stew to continue simmering on medium to medium-low for another 60-90 minutes, until the beef is very tender. Stir occasionally. When ready to serve, stir in the chopped parsley. Then taste, and salt and pepper if needed.

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Notes

Crockpot Instructions:

  1. Start on the stovetop to brown the bacon, sauté the vegetables, and brown the beef as seen above.
  2. Then transfer it to a large slow cooker, and add all remaining ingredients, except the parsley.
  3. Cover, and slow cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. Stir in the parsley when ready to serve.