Hello, my saucy friends! Today, we’re cooking up a hearty dish that’s as rich and comforting as a good story by the fire – Beef in Red Wine Stew Recipe. Picture tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef swimming in a deeply flavored red wine sauce. It’s elegant, it’s cozy, and it’s the perfect dish to warm your soul on a chilly evening. Ready to sip and simmer your way to stew royalty? Let’s dive into this red wine romance!
Start by heating up your olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season your beef chunks generously with salt and pepper, then toss them into the hot pot. Let them sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re beautifully browned. This is where you lock in all that meaty flavor, so don’t rush it!
Once your beef is seared, remove it from the pot and set it aside. We’ll reunite them with the sauce soon!
In the same pot, toss in the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the veggies are softened and starting to get golden. Don’t forget to stir occasionally and enjoy that wonderful aroma filling your kitchen!
Now it’s time to add the tomato paste, stirring it into the veggies to coat them in a rich, savory base. After a minute, pour in the red wine, and let it bubble away for 2-3 minutes. This is where the magic happens! The wine is going to reduce a little, intensifying all the flavors. Feel free to take a sip yourself – after all, cooking should be fun!
Once the wine has reduced a bit, add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and those gorgeous, seared beef chunks back into the pot. Give everything a good stir, bring it to a simmer, then lower the heat and cover the pot. Let it cook slowly for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
This is the part where you can relax, sip more wine, and let the stew do its thing – the longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
About 30 minutes before the stew is done, toss in the halved mushrooms. They’ll soak up all that winey goodness and add an earthy, savory depth to the dish. If the stew is looking too thin for your liking, now’s the time to mix the flour with a little water and stir it in to thicken the sauce. You want it saucy, not soupy!
Once your beef is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful, remove the bay leaves, and give everything a final taste. Add salt and pepper as needed, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.
This Beef in Red Wine Stew pairs perfectly with creamy mashed potatoes, crusty bread for dipping, or even buttered noodles. Just make sure you have something to soak up that glorious sauce!
And there you have it, my saucy subjects – Beef in Red Wine Stew recipe that’s rich, tender, and bursting with flavor. It’s a dish made for cozy nights and long conversations over a glass of wine (or two). So, slip into something comfortable, grab your spoon, and let the stew reign supreme on your dinner table.
Eat, sip, repeat – and don’t forget to share the saucy love!
Stay saucy, Saucy Meal Queen 👑
