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Home » Dinner

Classic Hearty Beef Stew

By: Kita · Published Dec 12, 2011 · Updated: Mar 6, 2017 · This post may contain affiliate links

Hearty beef stew is full of tender beef, carrots, onions, celery, and baby red potatoes. It's a stick-to-your-ribs dinner, perfect for Sunday dinner or a family holiday meal.

Hearty beef stew is full of tender beef, carrots, onions, celery, and baby red potatoes. It's a stick-to-your-ribs dinner, perfect for Sunday dinner or a family holiday meal. \\ PassTheSushi.com

There are simply not enough days until Christmas. I am thinking of starting a petition to bump it back to the end of January. It seems as though after Halloween there is this ma dash of prepping menus, cleaning, decorating and family get togethers that can quite frankly, stress people out.

In the summer (at least my family) you see your family all the time. It seems at least every other weekend there is a barbeque, game of horseshoes or birthday party that pulls everyone together. But none of those need any thought. Grab some burgers, grill some wienies, everyone will bring a side and party's on.

So, my suggestion is to bump the holidays back to January (don't worry we can still throw a small New Years shin dig) or make standard Christmas fare hot dogs and pre-sliced cheese. 😉

If you don't like that idea, then make some hearty beef stew!

Ingredients to make hearty beef stew \\ PassTheSushi.com

Hearty Beef Stew

from The Pioneer Woman

Hearty beef stew is full of tender beef, carrots, onions, celery, and baby red potatoes. It's a stick-to-your-ribs dinner, perfect for Sunday dinner or a family holiday meal. \\ PassTheSushi.comIngredients:

  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 2 pounds stew meat, or chuck diced into cubes
  • 1 whole medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 12-oz can beer
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbs tomato paste
  • ½ teas paprika
  • ½ teas salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-½ teas sugar
  • 4 whole carrots, sliced
  • 4 whole red potatoes, cut into ½" cubes
  • 2 celery stalks, minced
  • Fresh parsley
  • 1-2 cups of water IF NEEDED

Preparation:

Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown meat, removing to a plate when brown. Cut pieces in half. Cover with foil and set aside.

Using the same pot, add diced onions,; cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for one minute more. Add the beer, beef stock, Worcestershire, tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper, and sugar.Stir. Add beef back into the pot. Cover and simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours.

Add carrots, celery, and potatoes, then cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

During the simmer period, the liquid should reduce to a thicker state. If it becomes to thick, add a bit of water to thin it out.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve with freshly minced parlsey in big bowls.

Hearty beef stew is full of tender beef, carrots, onions, celery, and baby red potatoes. It's a stick-to-your-ribs dinner, perfect for Sunday dinner or a family holiday meal. \\ PassTheSushi.com

Speaking of holiday planning, I just found out I'm hosting Christmas dinner. So, any suggestions would be welcome....

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  1. Blog is the New Black says

    December 12, 2011 at 6:38 am

    A winter fav! YUM!

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  2. Tanya C. says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:01 am

    I will be the first to sign your petition! I am scambling to get the tree up, finish my shopping, and trying to keep up with the kids! A few extra weeks would do me a world of good! The beef stew looks wonderful, one of my favorite things to make in the winter.

    Reply
  3. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:42 am

    That may be the absolute most awesomest picture of beef stew I've ever seen in my life. I'll sign the petition, but I'd rather just sign something that gets all the parties spread throughout the the year. Why wait until now to do cookie swaps? Why not do a summer swap? I'd probably get less chocolate and more citrus flavored cookies and bars that way.

    But for now, I want stew. That stew. Wow, oh wow.

    Reply
  4. Baker Street says

    December 12, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Looks perfect!

    Reply
  5. Tya says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Wow, love what it looks and those big cut of red potatoes looks Yummzz...

    Reply
  6. Belinda @zomppa says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:30 am

    Gosh, that stew is calling my name. I'm coming!

    Reply
  7. Kiri W. says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Mmm, looks so delicious and comforting 🙂 I love the use of coors light, haha 😀 Great recipe!

    Reply
  8. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:36 am

    I wish I can smell the aroma of your stew..I can imagine both taste and aroma..yummy stuff and great recipe!!

    Reply
  9. Liz says

    December 12, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I'm adding stew to my menu immediately...this looks fantastic and perfect for this winter blast of weather 🙂

    Reply
  10. Kim - Liv Life says

    December 12, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Oh, how I LOVE Beef Stew! I always used to ask for it for my birthday and while mom complained (just a little ) she always made it for me. I've not been as successful as she was in making it, but this one really has all the ingredients in it that I love. I think I just may have to give it a try!

    Reply
  11. jennifurla says

    December 12, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    wow, this stew is too pretty to eat...almost.

    Reply
  12. amanda @ fake ginger says

    December 12, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Quit! I'm so excited for Christmas - I wish it was tomorrow!

    I pinned this recipe awhile ago and really need to make it. It looks amazing!

    Reply
  13. Cassie @ bake your day says

    December 12, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I have been hungry for beef stew. This sounds perfect Kita. And my husband will love that you used Coor's Light...that's his kind of beer, always in our fridge!

    Reply
  14. Angela@ Mind Over Batter says

    December 12, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Beef stew is one of three reasons I'm not vegetarian... This looks yummy enough to make me reach into my screen and pluck a piece of beef and a potato. Oh wait - I can't do that. Darn fake future!

    Reply
  15. Janet@FCTC says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Your stew looks amazing Kita! Dishes like these are one of the things I look forward too while waiting for cold weather to arrive.

    Reply
  16. Steph@stephsbitebybite says

    December 12, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    I will totally sign that petition!! I think with enough singnatures we could convince the big guy! This bowl of stew has got mouth mouth watering! I'm longing for a bowl of hot soup to warm me up!!

    Reply
  17. Julia says

    December 12, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    I made beef bourguinon one year, huge hit! Similar to this stew, which looks fabulous!

    Reply
  18. kimberly (unrivaledkitch) says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    the photos are great! So hard to make beef stew pop like this gorgeous. Red potatoes are my favorite. I have a problem cooking with beer... I have to drink two and cook with one 🙂 wine and sake is even worse hahaha

    Reply
  19. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    December 12, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I need more time too. Either that or the days need to be longer!! This beef stew looks great! It's similar to mine, but I have never tried adding beer, I love it!

    Reply
  20. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    December 12, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    Nothing like a hearty beef stew to get you through the winter! I can't believe how soon Christmas is. Now that we live away from family it seems like more work. My in laws get here on the 22nd - I am kind of freaking out!!

    Reply
  21. Parsley Sage says

    December 13, 2011 at 8:11 am

    I like your January plan. I <3 sliced cheese.

    Can we have this stew too?

    Buzzed!

    Reply
  22. Ann says

    December 16, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    This stew looks amazing! I know if you're hosting dinner this year, everyone will feast! Beautiful pictures (as always)

    Reply
  23. Jenny @ Savour the Senses says

    December 17, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Beef stew is the perfect meal for the holiday chaos. If you are looking for holiday ideas, I would say go with tri-tip or pot roast. and of course garlicy mashed potatoes!

    Reply

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