Console Shutdown Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A rich, slow-simmered stew with deep flavors, symbolizing the complete power-off of a console. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 160 minutes pairs cut into 2-inch pieces Beef bones, medium, sliced Carrots, stalks, sliced Celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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

• 2 cups, cut into 2-inch pieces Beef bones
• 3 medium, sliced Carrots
• 3 stalks, sliced Celery
• 1 large, diced Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 1/2 cup Wine
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, add 2 cups beef bones and 4 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Skim any impurities that rise to the surface. Simmer for 1 hour, then add 3 sliced carrots, 3 sliced celery stalks, and 1 diced onion. Cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 cup wine, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for another 30 minutes until flavors are deepened and the broth is rich. Remove bay leaves before serving, allowing the stew to rest for 5 minutes before serving, letting the flavors settle like a console’s final shutdown.