Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (preferably Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then sear them until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce slightly for about 10 minutes, intensifying the flavor of your red wine beef stew.
- Add the browned beef back into the pot, along with potatoes, carrots, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and beef broth. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer gently for about 2-2.5 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender and the flavors meld beautifully. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use a full-bodied dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.
- You can substitute beef stew meat for chuck roast for quicker preparation.
- Make this stew gluten-free by ensuring the beef broth and tomato paste are gluten-free.
- Storing: Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg