There’s nothing more comforting than a classic beef stew. This one-pot wonder features tender, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef, hearty vegetables like potatoes and carrots, all simmered in a rich, savory gravy. The secret to a deeply flavorful stew is browning the meat first and then using a bit of red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up all those delicious browned bits. It’s a perfect, hearty meal for a cold winter day, and the leftovers are even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
A Slice of History
Stews are one of the oldest forms of cooking, found in cultures all over the world. The practice of slowly simmering meat and vegetables in a liquid was a practical way to tenderize tough cuts of meat and extract flavor from bones. The classic European-style beef stew, with its rich gravy often enhanced by wine, became a staple of rustic home cooking, a hearty and economical meal to feed a family.
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours 25 minutes
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