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Red Wine-Braised Beef Stew

Savory Red Wine-Braised Beef Stew That Warms Your Soul

This Red Wine-Braised Beef Stew is a comforting dish with tender beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a rainy evening.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 4 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Substitute with pancetta if preferred.
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Avoid lean cuts like sirloin.
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Adjust based on taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can be used.
  • 2 cups Dry Red Wine Choose a wine you enjoy drinking.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Opt for low-sodium.
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Yukon gold can be substituted.
  • 3 medium Carrots Any sweet variety works.
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms Button mushrooms work as a substitute.
  • 3 sprigs Thyme Sprigs Dried thyme is a good backup.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can replace with flour if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Water For cornstarch slurry.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook 4 slices of chopped thick-cut bacon over medium heat for about 8 minutes or until brown and crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
  2. Season 2 pounds of beef chuck with kosher salt and black pepper. Sear in a hot pot for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add 1 chopped yellow onion to the same pot and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Pour in 2 cups of dry red wine, deglaze the pot and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Return beef and bacon to the pot, add 4 cups of beef broth, 1 pound of baby potatoes, 3 chopped carrots, 8 ounces of mushrooms, and thyme.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 2 hours.
  7. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, stir into the stew, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This stew improves in flavor when stored and reheated, making it great for leftovers.

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