Best Tender Beef N Bean Stew Recipes

BEEF AND BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Rinse beans well in a colander.
• Place into lining of Instant Pot. Add 8 cups of water to beans and stir in salt.
• Attach lid and close valve to sealed. Cook on high pressure for 30 mins. (See Note 2 below for cooking times of other white bean choices.)
• Once cooked, allow beans to do a natural release for 30 mins and then do a quick release. Drain beans of water. (See Note 3 below.)
• Cut meat and pat dry excess moisture. Generously salt and pepper. (See Note 4 below)
• Place a large enameled dutch oven over medium/high heat with oil until oil is bubbly, about 2-3 mins. Working in batches of 3, brown the beef. Setting aside each browned batch into one large bowl.
• Once beef is browned, sauté onions in beef drippings, about 3 mins.
• Add in carrots and continue sautéing for another 3 mins. Add garlic and saute an additional min.
• Add in wine and stir well.
• Return beef to dutch oven. Add tomatoes, herbs and beef broth. Stir well.
• Bring to a boil over medium/high heat and lower heat to a simmer. Cover, stir occasionally and cook for approximately 1 hour- 1 hour and 20 mins or until beef is tender.
• Once stew has simmered and beef is tender, stir in beans and continue simmering for another 25 mins.
• Working in batches, stir in spinach and continue simmering for another 5 mins or until spinach is cooked.

BEEF AND BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, salt and cayenne. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. , In the same pan, saute onions in the remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, tomato paste, sage and thyme. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally. , Add more water if needed. Stir in beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until meat is tender.

INSTANT BEEF TENDERLOIN STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large nonstick skillet- Add potatoes, carrots and mushrooms.
• Cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until vegetables are soft when pierced and lightly browned.
• Add onion; cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add garlic, peas and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute until fragrant- Cover and set aside.
• Heat remaining butter in another large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot and foaming.
• Sprinkle meat with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper; add to skilet and cook 2 to 4 minutes, turning meat until browned on all sides.
• Add to vegetables; stir to mix- Transfer to a platter.
• Add wine and broth to skillet and boil 10 seconds- Pour over stew and serve.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.