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Hearty Beef Stew 

This classic sticks to the ribs. Hearty beef Stew has delicate meat and hearty winter vegetables. Carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and turnips give plenty of flavor to this beef stew, making it more full and cozy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hearty Beef Stew
Yield: 6

Materials

BEEF STEW

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 2" cubes
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil like canola
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 leeks white and light green parts only, sliced and rinsed
  • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Beef paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups bold red wine
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 lb baby gold potatoes halved
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 large parsnip peeled and chopped
  • 1 turnip peeled and chopped
  • kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

HORSERADISH SAUCE

  • 8 oz creme fraiche or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Sear the meat. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat the meat cubes dry and season well with salt and pepper. Once the oil is heated, place the beef cubes in a single layer and sear until browned on both sides. You might need to perform this in batches. Remove the steak from the pan and place on a platter.
  • Make a herb bundle. Tie the rosemary and thyme sprigs together with kitchen thread, then leave away.
  • Saute vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the onions and leeks and toss to coat with the fat. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring periodically, until the vegetables have softened. Add the garlic and simmer for another minute.
  • Prepare the braising liquid. Stir in the tomato paste, dijon, and beef bouillon paste until the vegetables are well covered. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Pour in the wine, stir thoroughly, and bring to a simmer. Scrape any browned chunks from the bottom of the saucepan. Stir in the beef broth, followed by the bay leaves and herb bundle.
  • Braise. Return the meat to the saucepan with any juices that have collected on the platter. Cover and place in the oven for 2 hours.
  • Make horseradish sauce. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Add the vegetables. Remove the steak from the oven and combine with the potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips. Cover and return to the oven for another hour or two, until the meat is really soft. Remove from the oven and let the beef stew to rest for 30 minutes, covered.
  • Serve. Season the stew to taste, adding salt and pepper as required. Serve warm, topped with horseradish cream sauce.