Just Delicious Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Just Delicious Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 pounds beef chuck; salt and pepper; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 fresh shitake mushrooms; 3 garlic cloves; 4 tablespoons sweet rice wine (or sherry); 1 14 oz can chopped tomato or 2-3 fresh tomatoes; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 5 carrots cut into 1 in pieces; 3 cups chicken stock (homemade if possible, beef stock is okay too); 1 cabbage, coarsely cut; 1/2 pound potatoes (waxy, like a yukon gold or red, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)

Servings: persons

2-3 pounds beef chuck
salt and pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
5 fresh shitake mushrooms
3 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons sweet rice wine (or sherry)
1 14 oz can chopped tomato or 2-3 fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
5 carrots cut into 1 in pieces
3 cups chicken stock (homemade if possible, beef stock is okay too)
1 cabbage, coarsely cut
1/2 pound potatoes (waxy, like a yukon gold or red, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)

1
Salt and pepper the beef.
2
Brown both sides of beef. Pour off excess oil. Take the meat out of the pan.
3
Saute the onions and mushrooms with some salt. When the onion is soft, add the garlic (don't burn it).
4
Return the beef. Add wine, carrots, and stock and check seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed
5
Add tomatoes. Check for seasoning again. If it tastes a little sour, add the brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
6
Put into a slow cooker on low for 6 hours.
7
Add potatoes and cabbage. Leave for another hour.
8
Check seasoning. When ready to serve, the meat should be soft enough to pull apart into chunks.
9
Serve with hot white rice. You can also leave out the potatoes and serve with buttery mashed potatoes.

737

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 pounds beef chuck, salt and pepper, 1 medium onion, chopped, 5 fresh shitake mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Just Delicious Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Just Delicious Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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