Curl up with a bowl of my hearty Sunday Beef Stew, the perfect comfort food to warm you up on a cold winter's day. This one-pot meal is packed with rich flavor as well as protein, fiber, iron, Vitamin B12 and zinc.
Chase away the winter blues with this comforting stick-to-your-ribs dish. My Sunday Beef Stew is the perfect antidote to the blustery cold days of winter.
This hearty beef stew perfect for those lazy Sunday afternoons when you just don’t feel like leaving the house.
Once all of the ingredients are seared in the pot, simply throw it in the oven. In a few hours, you’ll have a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love.
How to Make Sunday Beef Stew
Beef chuck is a lean cut of beef that gets meltingly tender when cooked low and slow in the oven for a few hours. The key is to sear it first in a very hot pot.
This helps gives the beef a nice caramelized crust and builds flavor in the dish. No bland, rubbery beef in this stew!
Once the beef is seared, remove it from the pot and sauté the onions, garlic and mushrooms until softened.
Then stir in tomato paste, the beef (along with its juices) and a little flour to thicken the sauce. Finally, add beef stock and herbs like thyme and bay leaf.
To infuse the stew with rich flavor, I also like to add some red wine. Bonus- if you have any leftover, you can enjoy a glass of it with your stew!
Once all of your ingredients are in the pot, transfer it to the oven and let it simmer away. After an hour, add your carrots and pearl onions and cook for another hour. As it cooks, it will make your house smell divine!
What To Serve With Beef Stew
Serve this Sunday Beef Stew on a bed of award-winning mashed potatoes, polenta, egg noodles or rice. I also like to serve a salad on the side.
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Sunday Beef Stew
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, large ones halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 ½ cups reduced sodium beef stock
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 ounces baby rainbow carrots or 3 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups frozen peeled pearl onions
- ¼ cup chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef to the hot oil and sear it on both sides until browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
- Add the onion, garlic and mushrooms to the pot and cook a few minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the beef and its juices back to the pot along with the flour. Stir to combine well. Add the wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the beef stock, thyme and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cover the pot. Transfer the pot to the oven.
- Bake for 2 hours until the beef is just tender. Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the carrots and onions. Cover and return the pot to the oven for another hour until the vegetables are cooked through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
About the author
Dr. Sonali Ruder
Meet Dr. Sonali Ruder aka The Foodie Physician- ER doctor, chef, culinary creator & mom.
Anonymous says
hi there - great post! quick question for you. instead of putting this into the oven for 2 hours, can I transfer everything into a slow cooker for 2+ hours? If so - what's the maximum time I can put this into a slow cooker? it would be awesome if I could leave this cooking over night! thanks so much.
sonaliruder says
Sure, this recipe would work in a slow cooker. I haven't tried it but I would probably try it on low for about 8 hours. The big difference with slow cookers is that because the liquid doesn't evaporate as much, the sauce won't thicken up the same. So you may have to simmer the sauce on the stove at the end to thicken it a bit. Or before serving, you can stir in a slurry made with some cornstarch mixed with water.
Erin says
I think this is the perfect dish to make fore Valentine's Day!!! 🙂 It even has the wine in it already....perfect! 🙂
sonaliruder says
Haha, so true! Thanks Erin 🙂
Abby @ abbysilerfitness.com says
This looks amazing! I will definitely have to try this out next weekend!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Abby! I hope you enjoy it!
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I came across your blog while looking for some beef recipes and liked a lot. How amazing! I will keep an eye out for all your recipes 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much!
Triple Crème Decadence says
This is just what I need right now! It looks so deliciously warm and comforting. And that wine sounds incredible!
sonaliruder says
The wine was great! Thanks for stopping by!
ami@naivecookcooks says
Such stunning looking beef stew girl!! Love that blue colored pot you used!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much!!! That pot was a gift from my hubby, isn't it so pretty?
Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog says
Gorgeous!! And looks like the exact meal my family would love to sit down and enjoy together this Sunday 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks Regan! I hope you have a wonderful weekend full of yummy food!
Ashley C. says
I want to dive into a big bowl of this stew! I love stew because it yields the best flavors and is warm and comforting. Perfect for a cold winter day!
sonaliruder says
I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks Ashley, have a great weekend!
Min Kwon says
Mmm...this looks so comforting, Sonali! Just what I need..it's been a bit rough around here but I'm truckin' along! That wine sounds incredible - hint of espresso? count me in! You know, I've really been wanting to cook more with wine. Thank you for the nudge! Pinning 😉 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Min. Cooking with wine is all about proper proportions, you know, between your wine glass and the dish, hahaha! Sorry you've been having a rough time, hopefully sunny days are ahead 🙂
Farrah says
This looks beautiful in every way. <3 I love how colorful it is! I honestly can't recall if I've ever tried cooking with wine, but I may have to try that out!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Farrah! This or my bolognese from December would be a great dish for your first cooking with wine experience!
Sarah says
Yum! I love the colors in this hearty soup. It's the perfect winter dinner dish. Great idea with using red wine to cook the meat!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Sarah! The wine really added a nice richness to the dish.
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Sonali, I absolutely love cooking with wine for braised beef dishes. . and actually just made something very similar to this last week! love love love this stew. . perfect for a cold winter day. . I love hearty foods like this to warm the soul and tummy!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Alice! I'm sure your dish was delicious! Like you wrote, recipes like this really do warm the soul and tummy 🙂
EA-The Spicy RD says
Gorgeous pot of stew! Confession time though...my mom made a lot of beef stew when I was growing up, and apart from the potatoes, I was not a big fan, so those nights I went to bed hungry. No short order cooking at my house 🙂 I would happily eat a big bowl of your stew today though-looks divine!
sonaliruder says
Thanks EA! My husband was the same growing up so when he devoured this stew, I was pretty excited 😉
Dietitian Jess says
I've actually never cooked with wine- this sounds amazing though so I will definitely have to try it out soon!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Jess! I hope you enjoy it if you try it!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Sonali, this looks delicious and it's perfect timing- I'm going to a short cooking course of using liquor in cooking- Something I've been dying to try! Even though it's Summer here, I'd love to dig in! Will share on facebook tomorrow 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks Arman! Enjoy your class. Here's my technique- a little for the dish, a little for me, repeat. Lol 🙂
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
Your stew looks amazing! I can only imagine how good it smells too 🙂
sonaliruder says
Thanks Elizabeth, it did smell pretty yummy 🙂
Soymilk + Honey says
This looks fantastic! Especially with the wine!
sonaliruder says
Thank you!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Wow this stew looks amazing! So does the wine! Yum!!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Kelley, the wine was definitely yummy!
Jen says
My goodness does this look good! What a neat review! Thanks for the recipe.
sonaliruder says
Thanks for stopping by Jen!
Shashi Charles says
I so love this coloring you have going on in this pot - it looks hearty and most definitely "stick to MY ribs" good!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Shashi, I was really happy with how it turned out and the lighting that day was perfect!