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The Ultimate Beef Stew Recipe With De Krans Wines

For me, winter is synonymous with cosy evenings in, comfort food, fantastic red wine and great company. One of my top winter dinner recipes is a stew, which pairs exceptionally well with red wine! Making my beef stew recipe using the De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon, is the ultimate winter warmer.

Beef Stew Recipe With De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon

Beef Stew Recipe

Making a stew does take time and preparation, but the rich, heavenly result is worth all the effort. Using a top-quality red wine is as important as choosing the right cut of meat to use in your stew. The De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon fits the bill perfectly – an elegant wine delivering wonderful ripe berry aromas with a hint of spice and soft dark fruits on the palate.

De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon

My Ultimate Beef Stew Recipe is a take on beef bourguignon but with a South African twist. I added a few tablespoons of Jalapeño Atchar to give it a wonderfully spicy, aromatic kick.

Beef Stew Recipe
With De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon

As far as cooking methods go, I cook my stew on the stovetop. However, you can also cook it in the oven once you have browned the meat and combined all the ingredients. Another option is using a slow-cooker.

Ingredients

Servings: 4

  • 800g Stewing beef
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 Onion
  • 10 Baby Potatoes
  • 300g button mushrooms
  • 8 Baby onions
  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 2 – 3 tbsp Jalapeño Atchar
  • 50ml tomato paste
  • 250ml Beef stock
  • 250ml Water
  • 2 – 3 cups red wine
  • 1 tbsp thyme 
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt & pepper
Beef Stew with De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon

Recipe Instructions

I used a combination of chuck steak and beef short rib. Cut the meat into cubes and coat with seasoned flour. In a large casserole pot, heat two tablespoons of olive oil and brown the beef in batches. Once the meat is sufficiently browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside.

Add the chopped onion, garlic and thyme to the pot and sauté over medium heat until the onion is soft and lightly browned. Add a splash of water and the sliced carrots. Continue cooking over a medium heat for a few minutes, stirring often.

De Krans Basket Press Caberner Sauvignon Beef Stew

Next, add baby onions and cook over medium heat for a few minutes. Then add the beef stock, red wine, Jalapeño Atchar, tomato paste, and 250mls water, and stir to combine. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes before returning the beef to the pot; mix well and cover. {place in the oven at this point if this is your method of choice}. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 1 hour, while the stew is simmering, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan, add 2 cloves of crushed garlic and the mushrooms; cook until lightly brown. Remove from the pan. Do the same with the baby potatoes. Place the potatoes, mushrooms and chopped parsley into the casserole, stir to combine. Cook for an additional hour and a half, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

To Serve

Beef Stew Recipe

Traditionally I would serve a beef stew with either mashed potatoes or rice. However, on this occasion, I opted for cauliflower mash, with garlicky green beans and fennel spiced carrots. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Fennel Spiced Carrots

Naturally, the dish was paired with a few glasses of the De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon – a match made in heaven!

Beef Stew with De Krans Wines

Wine Details

The De Krans Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon, priced at R70 a bottle, is available online from De Krans Wines or selected retail outlets.

If you have enjoyed my Beef Stew recipe, you will also love another winter warmer – my Red Pepper and Tomato Soup.

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Disclosure & Disclaimer

This recipe was created and styled specifically for De Krans Wines. All information and rates are deemed accurate at the time of publication.

Summary
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Recipe Name
Beef Stew Recipe
Fiona Rossiter
Published On
2021-05-05
Preparation Time
PT20M
Cook Time
CT2H30M
Total Time
TT2H50M
Average Rating
41star1star1star1stargray Based on 4 Review(s)

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About Fiona Rossiter

Hi, I am a Travel & Lifestyle content creator and photographer from beautiful Cape Town, in South Africa. I love being creative and almost never shy away from an adventure. I am a keen home cook, avid interior decorator, passionate photographer and I love drinking good wine. Inspired Living is a Travel & Lifestyle blog featuring Travel, Food & Wine, Decor & Fashion.

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