Dutch Oven Beef Stew- Is there anything more comforting than a cozy bowl of beef stew? With layers of rich flavors, soul-warming veggies, and melty tender chunks of beef, this just may be the ultimate comfort food dish.
This recipe takes some time to come together, but its mostly hands-off, so you wont have to spend all day in the kitchen. Prep time is actually pretty quick.
The ingredients here are simple yet flavorful and easy to come by. Im always amazed by how such basic ingredients meld together into a dish that will make your mouth water with just one whiff. These are just a few reasons why this stew recipe makes a regular appearance in my kitchen, especially when the weather cools off. 😋
Why Make Beef Stew in a Dutch Oven?This recipe is next-level comfort food! A classic beef stew made in a Dutch oven provides beautifully complex flavors and richness that a slow cooker cant achieve. Searing the beef in the same pan that cooks the rest of the ingredients is the flavor base here. Those golden brown bits set the tone and make for the most beautiful broth.
Besides the flavor win, there are more practical reasons Dutch ovens (especially cast iron) and stews go together like peanut butter and jelly. Theyre large enough to hold generous amounts of liquid and transfer from the stovetop to the oven to the table. If youve got the time, this is definitely the best way to cook beef stew, or any stew for that matter.
