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Red Wine Braised Beef Stew with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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A hearty, slow-simmered beef stew with carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions in a rich red wine gravy, served over creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Stew:

  • 2 lbs chuck beef, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 lb baby carrots
  • 1/2 lb pearl onions, peeled
  • 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onions to the pot and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir to coat. Slowly pour in red wine, scraping the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Return beef to the pot along with broth, bay leaves, thyme, carrots, pearl onions, and mushrooms.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2–2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  6. Meanwhile, boil potatoes until soft. Drain and mash with butter, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Remove bay leaves from stew, adjust seasoning, and serve hot over mashed potatoes.
  8. Garnish with chopped chives and cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Choose a full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for deeper flavor.
  • For a thicker stew, simmer uncovered for the last 15 minutes.
  • Can be made a day ahead for even richer flavor.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the gravy.
  • Substitute Yukon gold with Russet potatoes if preferred.

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