History-Infused Beef Stew with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A deeply flavorful stew honoring the 'history' in Martin's guitar legacy, slow-cooked with smoky spices and tender beef for a dish that feels timeless and authentic. This french-inspired slow cooker ready in about 260 minutes pairs cubed beef chuck, all-purpose flour, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 lbs cubed beef chuck
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 diced carrot
• 1 diced onion
• 2 stalks diced celery
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 lb diced potatoes
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat beef chuck dry, then coat evenly with 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Brown beef in batches for 4 minutes per side until deeply seared, transferring to a plate as you go to avoid crowding the pan.
3. Step 3: Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then deglaze with 1 cup red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
5. Step 5: Return beef to pot, add 3 cups beef broth, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Step 6: Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, then add 1 lb diced potatoes and continue cooking for 45 minutes until potatoes are tender and beef is fork-tender.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaves, stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to deepen.