hearty herb and cabernet beef stew
It's cozy and comforting for your soul by way of your stomach. My dad made scrumptious vegetable and beef soup. This hearty beef stew is a nod to his creation but kicks it up several tasty notches with a healthy dose of Jacob’s Creek Cabernet Shiraz red blend. This savory pot pairs tender nuggets of beef, fresh veggies, a blend of herbs, and a Cabernet/Shiraz blend! Winter's not going away yet so there's still time to enjoy a steaming bowl of stew.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
On a chilly fall or winter evening, beef stew is a wonderful dinner. Add a fresh salad and some warm, crusty bread to complete the meal. After simmering, the beef is super tender. Wine cabernet wine adds a rich depth of flavor. Each layer of vegetables adds a different taste to the beef stew. This is a delicious bowl of stew.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew beef or beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cups carrots, cut in 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices
- 2 cups chopped onion cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup celery, cut in 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices
- 3 cups Jacobs Creek Shiraz Cabernet blend (or another dry red wine)
- 3 cans beef broth or the equivalent in homemade broth (14.5 oz each)
- 3 cans tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon sweet basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cups butter beans (I use fresh that i've frozen so they take a little longer than store bought frozen to cook)
- 3 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in 1 inch chunks
- 1 1/2 cups corn (I like white shoe peg, either canned or frozen)
- 8 stalks fresh thyme, remove leaves from the stalk
How To Make hearty herb and cabernet beef stew
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Step 1Season beef well with salt and pepper. Dust with flour. Shake off access. -
Step 2In small batches, sear on all sides until browned. Remove to a plate as they are finished.
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Step 3Toss carrots, onions, and celery into the pot. Stir frequently for about 10 minutes, until they are starting to color and are crisp tender but not completely done. Remove to another plate.
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Step 4Pour in the wine and add the beef back to the pot. Simmer on medium and allow the wine to reduce a bit, for about 10 minutes.
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Step 5Add beef broth and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour to help meat become tender.
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Step 6Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and potatoes to the pot.
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Step 7Plus add your reserved veggies. Cook for about another hour until meat is fork-tender and vegetables are done. Stir in corn and fresh thyme and cook for about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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