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This is a recipe for the most delicious, yet brilliantly simple Hearty Beef Stew. The flavors in this Stew are immense with the inclusion of loads of tasty vegetables, flavorsome aromatics, and the star of the show \u2013 melt in the mouth Braised Beef. This is the perfect dish to serve up to a hungry group during the colder months of the year. The warming, comforting nature of a well made Stew is second to none. Oh, it also happens to taste amazing as well!

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A good stew is loaded with Ingredients, and they\u2019re simply thrown into the pot!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be overwhelmed by the ingredient list in the recipe below. Sure, there\u2019s a load of ingredients, but that\u2019s what a great stew is all about! Loading up a big pot filled with Vegetables, Aromatics, Liquids, and of course, that beautiful Beef, is what makes a Hearty Beef Stew so delicious

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The good news is this recipe couldn\u2019t be simpler to make. There\u2019s a little bit of flavor building early in the piece (which is typical in most recipes), where we Brown off the Beef, then cook down the Vegetables before adding the liquids. That\u2019s really all there is to it though. You just throw a bunch of tasty ingredients into the pot and let the slow cooking magic take over

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A Hearty Beef Stew is so warming and filling. Throw a bunch of your favorite Veggies into the pot along with the Beef and it’ll always turn out great!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What is the best Beef to use in a Stew?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cut of Steak can really make or break a stew. Because this dish is slowly braised (which means the meat is cooked in liquid over a low temperature for a few hours), tougher cuts of Beef tend to work better. The braising method will slowly break down the Beef, leaving the most beautifully tender and delicious flavor. Beef Chuck, Cheeks, or Short Rib are the best choices for this method of cooking

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For our Hearty Beef Stew, we are utilizing Beef Chuck. It\u2019s a fantastic cut of Beef to use for slow braising, and it is very affordable. Unlike Short Ribs, and even Cheeks, the Beef Chuck is still super-cheap. Which is a good thing, because this recipe requires about 3 \u2013 3 \u00bd lbs. of Beef

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You will need to trim the Beef before cooking it. You can keep a little bit of fat on the Steak (fat equals flavor after all!) but try to avoid excessive amounts as the Stew will come out greasy. Braising Beef will typically have silver skin and some cartilage too, so please remove all of that as you are preparing the Steak

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When preparing the Beef, remove any excess fat and silver skin before cutting into large chunks like this. Then, add the Flour and season well before browning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Adding Red Wine to the Hearty Beef Stew is optional, but delicious!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An optional step to add a layer of sophistication and richness to the Stew is the inclusion of Red Wine. A classically French prepared Beef Stew (which would be more like a Beef Bourguignon) relies heavily on Red Wine to create the saucy liquid. For this recipe, you can enjoy the dish perfectly fine without adding Red Wine. However, for some added richness it\u2019s well worth the addition

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About 1 cup of Red Wine is needed, and it is added earlier on in the cooking process. Once your Vegetables have been cooked, but before the Tomatoes and Broth goes in is the time for Wine. You add the Wine and allow it to reduce until it\u2019s almost completely disappeared. The alcohol of the Wine is burnt off, and what is left is the rich, sweetness of the grapes

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It\u2019s a great addition to the dish, and for those who enjoy a glass of wine while they\u2019re cooking. Just pour a bit of it into the pot, and the rest of the bottle is for you! It does add a nice sweetness but is not necessary. If you want to replicate some sweetness in the stew without using wine, try adding about 2 tsp. of Sugar for a similar result

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If you\u2019ve read any of our recipes requiring Broth you know that we are huge advocates for using homemade Broth over the store-bought stuff. The flavor comparisons are simply not even fair! You can extract a ridiculous amount of flavor from Beef Bones if you make your own Stock. Simply keep any leftover Beef Bones from previous meals in the freezer. When you get enough of them you can make a delicious Broth so easily

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Check out our Broths page here<\/a> for full details on how to make homemade Beef Broth<\/a>. The rich flavor of Homemade Beef Broth will completely transform your cooking, including this dish! Please avoid the store-bought stuff if you can. It\u2019s loaded with Salt (to keep it shelf stable) so not only does not it not taste great, but it\u2019s also bad for you

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Once you get into the habit of making your own homemade Stocks and Broths you\u2019ll wonder what you ever did without it. Whip up a big batch and simply partition it into 1 cup portions. Place them into Ziploc bags, label, and freeze them. This way you\u2019ll always had some delicious Broth ready for cooking

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Load the Beef Stew up with Potatoes for a truly hearty meal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What I love about a classic Beef Stew such as this one is there\u2019s no need for a side dish. A common pairing for stews is Potatoes (baked, roasted, or mashed), but in this recipe there is no need as the Potatoes are cooked right there in the stew!

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The starchiness of the Potatoes adds a wonderful heartiness and creamy texture to the dish. Simply chop the Potatoes up into cubes and add them to the Pot along with the other veggies. They will slowly cook and become beautiful and tender in the liquid. Any type of Potatoes will work too, whatever you\u2019ve got on hand just throw them in!

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