Favorite beef stew – yes its kid friendly!

Signature Beef Stew

This is the culmination of years of experimenting with beef stew recipes—perfected to tender, savory, and hearty perfection. Rich chunks of beef, tender vegetables, and a flavorful broth make this a dish everyone asks for.

Ingredients

2–3 lbs beef (sirloin or any stewing cut), cut into bite-sized cubes
2–3 large carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1–2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
3–4 potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups beef or chicken stock (or 4 tsp chicken bouillon + 4 cups water)
1/4 cup red wine
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1–2 tbsp Dorchester sauce (adjust to taste)
Olive oil for sautéing

Spices (to taste):

Salt & pepper
Texas rub
Chili powder
Everything Dash spice
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder

Instructions

Prep ingredients: Chop all vegetables and set aside. Peel and dice the potatoes. Cut the beef into cubes.

Brown the beef: Heat a bit of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove beef and set aside, leaving the browned bits in the pot.

Sauté vegetables: Add all vegetables except the potatoes to the pot. Season with your spices and sauté for 3 minutes.
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Add sauces and wine: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and tomato sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes to let flavors meld.

Combine and simmer: Return the beef to the pot along with the potatoes. Pour in the stock. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

Cook low and slow: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and the flavors are rich and melded.

Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls and enjoy a comforting, hearty meal that everyone will ask for again!