Serious Beef and Mushroom Stew
A rich, hearty stew simmered to perfection, combining deep flavors and comforting textures for a serious meal. This french-inspired soups ready in about 120 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, shiitake mushrooms, medium onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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 roast
- 8 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium carrot
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 leaves bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Dice onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms. Mince garlic. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until darkened.
- Step 3: Return beef to the pot. Add red wine, beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
- Step 4: Add mushrooms and cook for 15 minutes until softened. Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Serious Beef and Mushroom Stew take to make?
Total time is about 120 minutes (30 min prep + 90 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Serious Beef and Mushroom Stew?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck roast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Serious Beef and Mushroom Stew?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Serious Beef and Mushroom Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Serious Beef and Mushroom Stew?
French soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
