Beef Cube Stew

Name: Beef Cube Stew
Prep time: 500 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 980 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Plats principaux Boeuf
Ingredients: 800 g cubes of beef to simmer; 2 chopped onions; 3 carrots, cut into rounds; 4 potatoes, cut into cubes; 2 g minced garlic cloves; 200 ml red wine; 400 ml beef broth; 2 tablespoons of tomato concentrate; 2 bay leaves; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 2 tablespoons of flour

Prep500 min

Cook480 min

Servings4

DifficultyMedium

By Menucochon|

February 26, 2024

|Updated: Dec 20, 2025

Preparation

Instructions

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Step 1
Ensure the beef cubes are well seasoned with salt and pepper. Lightly sprinkle them with flour.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a medium-high heat skillet. Sauté the beef cubes on all sides. Transfer them to the slow cooker afterwards.
Step 3
In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until they are translucent. Add them above the meat in the slow cooker.
Step 4
Add the carrots, red wine, beef broth, potatoes, tomato concentrate, and laurel leaves to the slow cooker. Make sure the meat and vegetables are well submerged in the liquid.
Step 5
Cover and let simmer for 6 to 8 hours on low heat until the meat is tender and melting.
Step 6
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving. You can also remove the laurel leaves at this point.
Step 7
Serve hot, accompanied by boiled potatoes, rice or fresh bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

Tips for succeeding your beef cube stew

Browning the beef cubes on a skillet before putting them in the slow cooker enhances flavor and creates a nice coloration.

Gourmet variations of the beef cube stew recipe

Burgundy version : add red wine, mushrooms and bacon for a refined French touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Browning the beef cubes in a skillet before putting them in the slow cooker enhances flavor and creates a nice browning.
Use a homemade beef broth or low-sodium to control the salt in the recipe.
Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard or tomato paste for an additional flavor depth.
For a more tender texture, choose shank or beef for stewing, perfect for slow cooking.
Cook at least 6 to 8 hours at low temperature for a very tender result.