Beef Stew with homemade seasoning
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Beef stew jazzed up with homemade seasoning and a few chugs of beer. Perfect, beefy, tons of vegetables. It’s a huge crowd pleaser.
Like I mentioned in my recipe for beef stew seasoning, I realize I’m pushing the boundaries of winter a little with these recipes.
However, I live in Michigan, and here, winter knows no boundaries.
We got two days of warm sunshine and I rushed outside with both kids to take walks. This was an urgent matter! Two short days.
Now it is cold and rainy again. A little sleet. Thanks, Michigan. Don’t mind me while I curl up with a big bowl of this hot and cozy beef stew.
If it happens to be warm where you are, tuck this recipe away for next winter or crank up the AC (AC? What’s that?) and make this beef stew anyways. It’s that good and definitely worth making any time of year – spring, summer, fall and definitely winter.
Or check out my recipe for Instant Pot beef stew or slow cooker Marsala beef stew!
About this beef stew:
This beef stew is heavy on the beef–just the way my husband likes it. Okay, me too. Rich and flavorful thanks to the homemade seasoning mix, beer, and tomato paste. Sprinkle some fresh herbs on top, serve with buttermilk biscuits, and comfort is on its way — served up in a bowl.
Looking for more homemade seasoning mixes? Try:
- Homemade taco seasoning (or a large batch of taco seasoning)
- Chili seasoning
- Herbes de provence
- Homemade ranch seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Fajita seasoning
- BBQ rub (perfect for pork or chicken)
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Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds of beef chuck roast, fat trimmed, cut into large bite-sized chunks
- 8-10 tablespoons of [beef stew seasoning]
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 4 stalks of celery, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1-2 large onions, chopped (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
- 2 ounces tomato paste
- 1 bottle of beer
- 1 14.5 ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes with their juice, broken into pieces
- 32 ounces of beef broth
- 2 cups frozen peas
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss meat with seasoning mixture (about 2 tablespoons of seasoning per one pound of meat).
- In large heavy bottomed pan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Working in batches, brown meat on all sides and remove to a plate or bowl. Repeat until all meat is browned.
- Add carrots, celery and onion to hot pan and brown for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to break up the paste and coat the vegetables.
- Pour beer into hot pan and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add meat, tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook on low for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add peas about 5-10 minutes before serving. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Husband’s take: He’s not a huge beef stew fan, but he loved this. My in-laws also really liked it, and my mother-in-law commented on the seasoning before I even told her it was a recipe for the blog.
Changes I would make: None.
Difficulty: Easy!
My assistant!
Cathie says
this looks yummy – wondering what kind of beer you used though? You don’t have to give a brand, but a dark, light, lager, ale, stout?
Rachel Gurk says
Hmm — I don’t remember exactly and truthfully it doesn’t really matter. Go with whatever you like the taste of! I often have IPAs and stouts in the house but have also been known to drink a Coors Light. They would all be good. Whatever you enjoy the taste of.
Nutmeg Nanny says
Yum! I’m the type of person who could happily eat beef stew in the middle of July…as long as I have AC! I like mine heavy on the beef too. With a lot of beef it’s just sad beef stock with floating vegetables :)
Kathryn says
That last picture is ridiculously cute! And this stew looks really tasty.
Carla @ Carlas Confections says
I love that your daughter loves “taking photos” too! So fun! This looks amazing! My hubs favorite meal is beef stew. Pinning :D
steph@stephsbitebybite says
It’s been forever since I’ve made stew, what am I waiting for?!
Sweet as Sugar Cookies says
I wouldn’t care how hot it gets, I’d still want to eat your stew.
ashley - baker by nature says
I don’t think I’d mind Winter as much if I had this stew on constant rotation! It looks so friggin’ good, rachel! ;)
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
awww that photo of your daughter is TOO cute.
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
This is probably my favorite meal of all time. I could LIVE off beef stew… this looks perfect and hearty!
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
My mom always made beef stew in the crock pot. I like the idea of doing it all on the stove, though. I still have yet to make beef stew from scratch!
Gerry @ foodness gracious says
Beef stew anytime of the year is fine by me ;)
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
Pass a spoon, I’m ready to dig in!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
that last picture is precious!! :)
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
Ohhhhhhhh my my my my my. YES.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
You better believe this WI girl ALWAYS appreciates a hearty bowl of stew. Looks chunky, flavorful, and filling. Everything I love!