Beef stew recipes

A traditional braised beef casserole with thick, rich gravy and chunky veg – an ideal recipe for cheap cuts, as slow-cooking guarantees a tender dish

Cook braising steak in the slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite.

With sweet, slow-cooked carrots and beautifully tender meat, this beef and stout stew is comfort in a pot. Serve with creamy parsnip mash for a warming meal.

This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper

Try an alternative to root veg in stews, with pumpkin. Our beef and pumpkin stew is a great way to use up the flesh of leftover pumpkins

Use your slow cooker to make this beef stew so it will be ready for when you get home after a long day. Nothing says winter warmer quite like a stew

Get all five of your five-a-day in this tasty balsamic beef stew accompanied by the ideal comfort food – a veggie mash – perfect for chilly weather

Make this hearty traditional Jewish stew in your slow cooker. Comprising beef brisket, butter beans, chickpeas, pearl barley and root veg, it’s rich comfort food for a chilly day

Transform a rich beef stew into an all-in-one meal by adding a fluffy cobbler topping with cheddary scones, flavoured with thyme and Marmite

Make this delicately spiced stew ahead of time for last-minute gatherings. Ideal for freezing, the flavours of this Greek-style stew intensify when made ahead

This gluten and dairy free casserole is hearty and comforting, packed with chunky meat and veg. Simple to prepare, serve up with seasonal greens

A rich beef stew that gets better the longer it's kept. The pickled walnuts add a tangy touch. Make up to three days ahead

Add beans and lentils to this stew for texture and to stretch the meat further. They’re also a good source of protein and vitamins, and cost-efficient too

The secret to this rich beef casserole is to use all wine and no stock. Our ultimate beef bourguignon recipe is an instant comforting classic, full of satisfying flavours.

Try our easy, healthy beef stew recipe that's packed full of vitamin C. This warming dinner is perfect for chilly nights

What's more comforting on a cold winter night than beef and ale stew with buttery mash? You can make this stew ahead and freeze it for busy weeknights

Enjoy this slow-cooked Peruvian beef stew from chef Robert Ortiz, packed with herbs and spices and topped with tomatoes, broad and cannellini beans

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter night

Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights - find the recipes below

Thrifty lean mince makes a great base for a hearty family casserole - serve this one-pot with seasonal greens