What Is Stewing beef and How Can I Use It?
If stewing beef has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 184 recipes to try it in.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse) (285g)Food group
Stewing beef is a member of the Beef Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does stewing beef weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse) | 285 grams |
| 3 ounce | 85 grams |
Related
Beef Products
| In Chinese: | 炖牛肉 | |
| British (UK) term: | Stewing beef | |
| en français: | boeuf à bouillir | |
| en español: | carne de vaca guisado |
Recipes using stewing beef
There are 184 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Beef & Peppers
A simple 2 serving beef chunks with green peppers. Simplistic ingredients deliver big satisfying flavor.
Alamo Chili
A simple but savory chili made with succulent stewing beef, pinto beans and jalapeno peppers.
Beef & Noodles in a Crockpot
Beef and noodles the easy way: stew beef and canned soups dumped in the slow cooker, cooked low until fork-tender, then ladled over hot egg noodles. Barely any prep, no browning.
Black Bean Beef & Pork Chili
Black bean chili built on two meats: cubed stewing beef and pork shoulder browned with onions, peppers and jalapeños, then simmered with tomatoes, cumin and a splash of red wine. Thick, smoky, deeply savory.
Crockpot Beef in Mushroom Gravy
Crockpot beef in mushroom gravy with a clever twist: a can of lemon-lime soda helps cook the stewing beef fork-tender and rounds out a cream-of-mushroom gravy. Mostly dump-and-go.
Hungarian Beef & Barley Stew (Instant Pot)
Hearty, rich, flavorful, and so easy to make. No Instant Pot. No worries, the stovetop method is included. And the bang for the buck on this barley beef stew recipe for inflationary times checks all the boxes.
Easy Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables & Peas
Easy Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables and Peas recipe
Beef Stew over Mashed Potatoes
A hearty beef stew served over mashed potatoes - a cold weather delight!
Beef Stew, President Ronald Reagan's Favorite
Discover Ronald Reagan's favorite beef stew recipe: easy, hearty comfort food with tender beef, artichokes, and mushrooms in a rich wine broth. Perfect for beginners—stovetop, oven, or Instant Pot directions included for stress-free dinners like "easy homemade beef stew for families" or "classic presidential beef stew with vegetables."
Favorite Skillet Beef Stew
A stove-top beef stew recipe. Nothing beats a hearty, savory beef stew that warms you up a cold day and satisfies your hunger.
Beef Jardiniere
Beef Jardiniere is a comforting, one-pot dish featuring tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with sweet carrots and vibrant peas. This stove-top recipe is simple yet deeply satisfying, ideal for a cozy family meal served over egg noodles or rice.
Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon
This was outstanding. A huge amount of flavor was developed in the slow and low technique using my slow cooker. A classic mostly hands-free make ahead main dish that filled the house with aroma.
Pressure Cooker Beef Stew (Instant Pot)
Instant pot pressure cooker beef stew. Deliver rich "slow-cooker" flavor in just 30 minutes.
Beef Chili with Navy Beans
Beef chili with navy beans, one of our many easy chili recipes. Perfect for simmering on the stovetop or use your crock-pot for a slow-cooker chili recipe.
Mock Creole Turtle Soup
Rich Creole-style mock turtle soup with beef, tasso, and a dark roux, simmered until the meat melts into a spicy, tangy broth. Finish with hard-boiled eggs and a splash of sherry.
Beef with Spaghetti
Tender beef cubes braised in a from-scratch garlic tomato sauce with red wine, then spooned over spaghetti. Slow-cooked in a Dutch oven for 3 hours of deep, saucy flavor.
No Peeky Beef Casserole
Dump-and-go crockpot beef casserole with mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and red wine. Cook on low 8 to 12 hours without peeking. Serve over noodles or rice for effortless comfort.
Katzeng'schrei (Caterwauling)
A rustic German egg dish: leftover cooked beef fried with golden onions and lightly beaten eggs. Serve with cranberries and a crisp green salad for a fast, satisfying meal.
Herbed Beef Stew
Loaded herbed beef stew packed with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, corn, peas, green beans, and fresh tomatoes. Rosemary, oregano, basil, and marjoram build layers of savory warmth.
Naabil's Grecian Beef Stew
Greek-inspired beef stew slow-cooked with eggplant, chickpeas, cinnamon, and tomato wedges. Ten hours in the crockpot turns tough beef into spoon-tender, warmly spiced comfort.
Crock Beef Stew
Classic crockpot beef stew with potatoes, carrots, pearl onions, and celery. Flour-coated beef browns first, then slow cooks 8 to 10 hours until everything is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Lazy Daze Beef
Two ingredients, zero effort, four hours in the oven. Stewing beef and cream of mushroom soup transform into fork-tender, gravy-rich comfort food. Just serve over egg noodles.
Venison Stew#3
Hearty venison stew with carrots, potatoes, and a warm blend of paprika and allspice. Brown the meat, simmer low and slow, and let the crockpot do the heavy lifting.
Venison Stew with Raspberries
Braised venison stew with red wine, raspberry preserves, green peppercorns, and cream. A refined, fruity twist on game meat that turns tough cuts into something elegant.
