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Anthony Bourdain's Beef Stew

Cozy Up with Anthony Bourdain's Heartwarming Beef Stew

Experience the comfort of Anthony Bourdain's Beef Stew, a heartwarming recipe perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck or brisket or round cuts as substitutes
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil olive oil can be used for flavor
  • 4 cups Beef Broth homemade is best, low-sodium store-bought works too
  • 1 cup Red Wine (Dry) substitute with extra beef broth for non-alcoholic version
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Carrots fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups Potatoes waxy like Yukon Gold recommended
  • 1 cup Celery
  • 1 large Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For Flavor and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme fresh thyme can be substituted
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnishing

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cut the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and place it in a bowl.
  2. Chop your carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion, and mince the garlic.
  3. Organize the ingredients for easy access.
Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
  2. Add the beef chunks, searing for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Reduce heat, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of dry red wine and deglaze the pot, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add 4 cups of beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  7. Once beef is tender, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Stew can be made ahead; flavors deepen when cooled overnight in the fridge.

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