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How to Make Christmas Eve Beef Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holiday season approaches, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a hearty beef stew to warm both your body and soul. This Christmas Eve, gather your loved ones around the table and treat them to a delicious, satisfying meal with this classic beef stew recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your holiday recipe repertoire.

Perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends, this Christmas Eve beef stew is packed with savory f...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds beef stew meat, diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 3 ½ tablespoons tapioca
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place beef, tomatoes, celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, and tapioca into a Dutch oven. Season with beef bouillon, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram; stir in red wine. Place the lid on the Dutch oven.
  • Bake for 5 to 6 hours in the preheated oven. Add peas during last half hour of cooking.

    • Nutrition

    474 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 611mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1331mg

    Categories

    Classic recipes
    Traditional recipes
    Hearty recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Comforting recipes