Over the years, the culinary team here at Serious Eats has covered a lot of ground in the stewing department. Beyond developing delicious recipes, we’ve done our best to explore the science behind stewing beef, and have conducted experiments to determine the best way to brown beef and whether marinating meat before stewing is worth the hassle. And of course, there’s the question of whether or not beef stew is actually better the next day (which former Serious Eats editor Kenji has tested thoroughly!).
Culinary experiments aside, our selection of beef stew recipes is substantial and varied—perfect for chilly winter months, when all you want to do is hunker down with a warm, nourishing meal. Below, you’ll find 15 deeply comforting beef stews—including classic boeuf Bourguignon, Indonesian beef rendang, and a rich and flavorful Guinness stew—to keep you warm from head to toe.
