Save A hearty, rustic stew featuring tender beef simmered with aromatic garlic, sweet onions, carrots, potatoes, and a robust touch of smoked paprika. Ideal for using budget cuts, this dish delivers deep flavor and comforting warmth.
I have enjoyed making this stew on chilly evenings when a warming, satisfying dish is exactly what the family needs.
Ingredients
- Beef: 800 g (1.75 lbs) beef chuck or stewing beef cut into 3 cm (1-inch) cubes
- Vegetables: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves minced, 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into thick slices, 3 medium potatoes peeled and cut into large cubes, 2 celery stalks sliced
- Spices & Seasoning: 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp salt or to taste, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Liquids: 750 ml (3 cups) beef stock, 125 ml (½ cup) dry red wine (optional sub with more stock if desired)
- Garnish: Chopped fresh parsley to serve
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Pat the beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until well-seared on all sides transfer to a plate.
- Step 3:
- In the same pot add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic smoked paprika and tomato paste cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 4:
- Return beef to the pot. Add carrots potatoes celery bay leaf and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Step 5:
- Pour in beef stock and red wine. Bring to a simmer scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Step 6:
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 1½–2 hours stirring occasionally until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Step 7:
- Discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 8:
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
Save This stew has become a favorite for family dinners creating lasting warm memories around the table.
Required Tools
Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot Chefs knife Cutting board Ladle
Allergen Information
Contains None of the major allergens If using store-bought beef stock or tomato paste check for gluten soy or other allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 430 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 39 g per serving
Save This stew is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
Recipe Help
- → Can I use different cuts of beef?
Yes, tougher cuts like chuck or stewing beef work best as they become tender during slow cooking.
- → How can I adjust the thickness of the stew?
Mash a few potatoes into the broth towards the end to achieve a thicker consistency.
- → Is it possible to make it spicier?
Substitute smoked paprika with regular paprika plus a pinch of cayenne pepper for added heat.
- → Can I skip the red wine?
Yes, simply use additional beef stock to maintain the liquid balance and depth of flavor.
- → What sides pair well with this dish?
Crusty bread or buttered noodles complement the rich, savory nature of this hearty beef dish nicely.