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Classic Beef Stew

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This hearty and flavorful beef stew is the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Made with tender chunks of beef, crispy bacon, vegetables, and herbs simmered in a rich red wine broth—it’s a classic that never fails to satisfy.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Beef Stew
  • 6 oz bacon chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck cut into 1″ pieces
  • 2½ tsp sea salt divided
  • 1½ tsp black pepper divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 4 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 lb small potatoes halved or quartered

Instructions
 

  • Sauté bacon in large oven-proof pot until crisp; transfer to a bowl.
  • Season beef with salt, pepper, and flour.
  • Brown in batches in bacon fat; transfer to bowl.
  • Deglaze pot with wine, add mushrooms, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • In another pan, sauté carrots, onions, garlic, and tomato paste. Add to stew pot.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/classic-beef-stew-recipe/

Notes

  • If the sauce needs thickening, simmer uncovered on the stove for 10–15 minutes after baking.
  • You can substitute red wine with beef broth for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Great for leftovers—flavors deepen even more the next day.
  • Freeze cooled stew in airtight containers for up to 3 months.