Martin's Heritage Beef Stew with Smoked Paprika

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A slow-cooked stew inspired by Martin Guitar's 'OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY' ethos, featuring fall-apart beef and smoky spices in a rich tomato base. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 150 minutes pairs beef chuck, tomato paste, red wine 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

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 150 ml red wine
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 3 medium, sliced carrots
• 2 medium, cubed potatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 400 ml chicken stock
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season beef cubes generously with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until smoking, then sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned — work in batches to avoid crowding.
2. Step 2: Remove beef and add chopped onion to the pot; cook for 5 minutes until golden. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Step 3: Pour in 150 ml red wine, scraping the pot bottom to release browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until wine is reduced by half, then return beef to the pot.
4. Step 4: Add diced tomatoes, 400 ml chicken stock, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2 hours until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in sliced carrots and cubed potatoes, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes more until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves and adjust seasoning before serving.