Best Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 strips thick-cut bacon, (chopped)
• 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, (trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 large onion, (peeled and chopped)
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 6 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 pounds button mushrooms, (quartered)
• 28 ounces stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 cups russet potatoes, (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop all the meat and produce, except the potatoes. Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Then add the chopped bacon and brown it.

2. 2

   Once the bacon is cooked add the chopped onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes to soften. Then push the vegetables to the sides of the pot and add in the beef chunks. Stir and brown for another 5-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Next add in the carrots, mushrooms, stewed tomatoes with juices, Italian seasoning, beef broth, red wine, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir, and break the tomatoes up a little with a wooden spoon. Then cover and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Let the beef stew simmer for about 30 minutes. Then peel and chop the potatoes and stir them into the pot.

5. 5

   Cover and allow the stew to continue simmering on medium to medium-low for another 60-90 minutes, until the beef is very tender. Stir occasionally. When ready to serve, stir in the chopped parsley. Then taste, and salt and pepper if needed.