🍲 Beef and Mushroom Stew
Beef and mushroom stew is a hearty, savory stew made by slowly cooking beef and mushrooms with vegetables and broth. The mushrooms add earthy flavor and richness, complementing the tender beef. This dish is perfect for cold weather or comforting family meals.
🥩 Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or round), cut into cubes
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
👨🍳 How to Make Beef and Mushroom Stew
- Brown the beef
- Heat oil in a large pot and sear beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables
- In the same pot, cook onions, garlic, and mushrooms until softened.
- Add flour
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 1–2 minutes to thicken the stew later.
- Add liquids and seasonings
- Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Return the beef to the pot.
- Simmer
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2–3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld.
- Add potatoes and carrots
- Simmer an additional 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot
- Remove bay leaf and season to taste.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Over mashed potatoes 🥔
- With crusty bread 🥖
- Alongside steamed green vegetables 🥦
💡 Tip: For a richer flavor, brown the mushrooms and beef separately and add a splash of red wine when deglazing the pan before simmering.
I can also provide:
- 🔥 Slow cooker beef and mushroom stew recipe
- 🥩 Instant Pot version ready in 1 hour
- 🧄 Garlic and herb enhanced beef mushroom stew
