Winter Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Winter Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs stew meat, cubed; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 3 bay leaves; 2 (750 ml) bottles red wine; ½ cup flour; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large yellow onion, cut into 8ths; 12 lb carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces; 12 lb celery, cut in 1 inch pieces; 2 cups low sodium beef broth; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 4 yellow potatoes, cut in 1 inch pieces

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs stew meat, cubed
3 garlic cloves, smashed
3 bay leaves
2 (750 ml) bottles red wine
½ cup flour
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, cut into 8ths
12 lb carrot, cut into 1 inch pieces
12 lb celery, cut in 1 inch pieces
2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 yellow potatoes, cut in 1 inch pieces

1
Place stew meat in a large plastic mixing bowl with garlic and bay leaves.
2
Pour in 1 bottle of wine and place in fridge for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
3
In a dutch oven or heavy bottom soup pot, heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil.
4
Drain stew meat, saving the liquid, garlic and bay leaves.
5
Dredge meat in flour, shaking off excess.
6
Brown meat in dutch oven pan, but only for approximately 5 minutes.
7
Do not fully cook.
8
Remove meat from pot and set aside.
9
Add remaining olive oil to pot and add vegetables.
10
Saute veggies for 5 minutes, then add the remaining wine plus 1 bottle, scraping the bottom of pan to remove all the bits of flavor.
11
Add beef broth and tomatoes, bring to a boil.
12
Add beef back the pot.
13
Cover and simmer for 3 hours.

1140

kcal

Calories

Fat

235

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 lbs stew meat, cubed, 3 garlic cloves, smashed, 3 bay leaves, 2 (750 ml) bottles red wine, and more.

Yes, Winter 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.

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Winter Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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