Dinner for 8
Classic Beef Stew
$18.03for 4150 minServes 8
Bacon, beef, mushrooms, vegetables, and potatoes simmer with red wine and broth until tender and richly flavored.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bacon, 0.5$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.25Typical price |
 | Beef chuck roast, 2 lb$6.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $13.98Typical price |
 | Mushrooms, 16 oz$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $36.06 | ||
Swaps
- Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 150 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$4.51 per serving$18.03 for 4
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Ingredients
- 6 oz bacon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb beef stew meat
- 2 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups good dry red wine
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 4 carrots
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lb small potatoes
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 6 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Heat the olive oil in the pot, season the beef with salt and pepper, and brown it in batches for 8 minutes.
- Stir the flour into the beef for 1 minute.
- Add the wine, mushrooms, carrots, onion, garlic, tomato paste, broth, bay leaves, thyme, and bacon.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 75 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and simmer uncovered for 35 minutes until tender and the beef reaches 145 F.
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