Authentic Martin Guitar-Inspired Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

A rich, slow-cooked stew with tender beef, root vegetables, and a deep, herb-infused broth, inspired by the craftsmanship of vintage Martin guitars. This french-inspired beef ready in about 170 minutes pairs beef chuck, medium carrots, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck
• 4 medium carrots
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cubed beef chuck and sear for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, sauté diced onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Return the beef to the pot, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and the flavors meld.
4. Step 4: Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.