Delia Smith Beef Stew

Delia Smith’s Beef Stew is just what you need when the temperature drops. Tender beef is cooked in beef broth with potatoes, onions, celery, peas, and carrots until it is so tender that it practically melts in your mouth it’s comfort food bliss!

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💗 Why You’ll Love This Delia Smith Beef Stew Recipe:

• Delia Smith’s Beef Stew is packed with savory flavors from seasoned beef, aromatic vegetables, and the depth of red wine and beef broth.
• It’s a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for cold weather or when you’re craving a hearty dish.
• The recipe is straightforward and doesn’t require complex techniques, making it accessible for home cooks of all levels.
• This stew is a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal option for gatherings or family dinners.

❓ What Is Delia Smith’s Beef Stew Recipe?

Delia Smith’s Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish made with cubed stewing beef coated in a seasoned flour mixture, browned with onions, then simmered with beef broth, red wine, vegetables, and tomato paste until tender. It’s thickened with a cornstarch slurry and finished with peas.

📜 Delia Smith Beef Stew Ingredients

• 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed and cubed
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 6 cups beef broth
• ½ cup red wine optional
• 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
• 4 carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 stalks of celery cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¾ cup peas

🥘 How To Make Delia Smith Beef Stew

1. Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the flour. Coat the beef with the flour mixture.
2. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil. Brown the beef with the onions.
3. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and add beef stock and red wine.
4. Combine everything else besides the peas, cornstarch, and water and stir it in. Cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes or until beef is cooked, checking occasionally.
5. Create a slurry by combining equal parts cornstarch and water. Add the slurry to the stew, stirring constantly, until it reaches the required thickness (you may not need all of the slurry).
6. Add the frozen peas and cook for another 5-10 minutes. To taste, add salt and pepper.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Ensure you brown the stewing beef thoroughly with onions in hot olive oil. This step adds rich flavor to the stew.
• After browning the beef and onions, don’t forget to deglaze the pan with beef broth and optional red wine. This step helps incorporate all the flavorful browned bits into the stew.
• When thickening the stew with the cornstarch slurry, add it gradually and stir constantly until you achieve your desired thickness. You may not need all of it, so go slowly.
• Feel free to adjust the vegetable quantities or types to your liking. You can add other favorites like mushrooms or green beans for variety.
• Taste the stew before serving and adjust the salt and pepper to suit your preferences. Seasoning at the end ensures a balanced flavor profile.

🥗 What Pairs Nicely With Delia Smith Beef Stew?

Delia Smith’s Beef Stew combines well with a variety of meals including creamy Buttermilk Garlic Mashed Potatoes, BLT Salad, Cheesy Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, and Jalapeno Cornbread.

🎚 How To Store Leftover Delia Smith Beef Stew?

• In The Fridge: Leftover Delia Smith’s beef stew can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days if put in a sealed plastic container.
• In The Freezer: Leftover Delia Smith’s beef stew can be frozen for 4-6 months when preserving in heavy-duty freezer bags. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.

  🥵 How To Reheat Delia Smith Beef Stew?

• Oven: Turn the oven on to 325 degrees Fahrenheit then place Delia Smith’s beef stew in an oven-safe dish, cover it, and heat for 30 minutes, or until heated.
• Microwave: Throw Delia Smith’s beef stew in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 2 minutes at a time, stirring in between, until heated through.
• Stove: Pour Delia Smith’s beef stew into a pot and heat it for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly, or until it’s hot.

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Delia Smith Beef Stew Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 268
• Total Fat 8.1g
• Saturated Fat 3.7g
• Trans Fat 0.4g
• Cholesterol 86mg
• Sodium 165mg
• Potassium 807.1mg
• Total Carbohydrates 21g
• Dietary Fiber 3.3g
• Sugars 4.5g
• Protein 29g

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