Beef stew meat refers to the cut with tough connective tissue such as the chuck or round. These cuts are usually braised in a liquid to make the tough meat tender and flavorful.
They are inexpensive and often used to make a hearty beef stew. But if you are bored of making the same thing with this protein, try making these multitudes of dishes. There is so much you can do with this cut of meat, and with that, here are 15 recipes with beef stew meat that go beyond regular stews.
Although beef stroganoff is traditionally made with tender beef strips, you can switch things up with the stew meat and a crockpot.
Cubed beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, canned mushroom soup, and cream cheese are simmered on low heat until the flavors meld together and the meat becomes nice and tender. Once it is ready, you can have it with steaming rice or cooked egg noodles. This is a warm and comforting dinner that your whole family will enjoy.
You can absolutely use stew meat instead of the usual hanger steak and other cuts of beef for a hearty beef and mushroom pie. If you are using stew, marinate it overnight in some Guinness stout.
This will tenderize the meat and add depths of flavor. The tender, thick, and juicy meat gravy encased in golden and flaky crust is what every puff pastry dreams are made of. This pie makes for a wonderful family dinner. After all, who doesn't like a pie for dinner?
For a tender beef stew meat chili, cook it in a crock pot, but make sure you have enough time to let the chili and beef mixture simmer together. This is not optional since chili recipes often need hours to help the flavors meld and tenderize the stew meat.
For this dish, you should consider your spice tolerance. If you love the heat, add extra chilies. If not, skip it altogether and use subtle seasonings such as onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.
If you cannot stop thinking about the beef and broccoli you have at a Chinese restaurant, do not be tempted to order takeout. You can easily make this at home and save your money.
When using stew meat for this recipe, cook and simmer it long enough to ensure it turns out tender. Also, do not add broccoli to the beef. Add the broccoli towards the end of the cooking time because it does not take long to cook.
A spicy and bold-flavored Indian beef curry will have you licking off your plate. Although Indian curries can seem complex, they are not. You just have to use all the traditional Indian curry seasonings like cumin, turmeric, and chili powder and cook the meat slowly.
When cooked over low heat in a slow cooker, the stew meat becomes delectably tender. You can also add chunks of potatoes and serve with naan or rice. This dish will definitely be in your weekly meal rotation.
If you look up “stew meat beef recipes” on the internet, chances are beef tacos will always be in the recommendations. That’s because everyone loves tacos, and it is pretty straightforward.
While most taco recipes encourage browning the meat, marinate the stew meat in a tomato paste, beer, and vinegar and then sear it when using stew meat. You can load up your tacos with the meat and all the usual toppings like sour cream, salsa, onions, parsley, and jalapenos.
Another great use of stew meat is in a delectable sweet and sour beef. Having a stellar sweet-and-sour beef recipe in your back pocket will always come in handy when you are hosting.
Consider cooking the beef in a slow cooker. Once you place the meat in the cooker, pour your sauce (water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch) over the beef and cook on low heat.
You can add pineapples, apples, bell peppers, green onions, or other bright produce to make this healthier and heartier.
If you are hankering for something filling and hearty, consider making beef stew casserole. It is comforting and comes together quickly, perfect for days when you are in a time crunch.
This dish combines beef pieces, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, beef broth, spices, herbs, and tasty egg noodles!. The noodles soak up the broth as it bakes in the oven. You end up with a savory, delicious dish with the right amount of spiciness to make your taste buds sing.
Borscht is a beet soup mostly consumed in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, particularly in Ukraine. They have a signature purple-red color thanks to the beets. The soup has a sweet and earthy flavor from the beets, with a tangy note from the lemon juice.
A borscht soup is simmered in a slow cooker all day, which is why the addition of beef stew meat is perfect in this soup. The stew meat becomes tender from the simmering.
Another great low-and-slow braising beef dish is beef tips. The stew meat is braised in a rich, brown gravy until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
The beef is coated in dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper and seared till golden brown. It is then slowly cooked in a sauce consisting of beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and roux.
You can serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or with a piece of crusty bread to sop up that savory sauce.
Grilled beef steak bites are a go-to appetizer for many people in backyard barbecues. Beef pieces are seasoned with savory spices and cooked on a cast iron pan over the grill.
The steak bites will caramelize to perfection. You can also cook it on the stovetop, but it might be less smoky. Once the steaks are tender, they are simmered in a red wine sauce. The sauce will coat the steak bites and make for a satisfying steak dinner.
Despite its name, Mongolian beef did not originate in Mongolia. Their origin remains a mystery, but it is undoubtedly one of the most popular Chinese-American dishes.
In this recipe, the beef is thinly sliced and marinated in Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, cornstarch, water, and baking soda for an hour. After that, it is cooked with ginger, dried chili peppers, and the remaining sauce from the marinade. Everything is tossed in the wok until the sauce clings to the beef.
A standard Philly beef cheesesteak recipe usually calls for a thinly sliced ribeye or tender sirloin. But for this recipe, they will be replaced with stew meat. No one will be able to resist tender, thinly sliced stew with jammy caramelized onions and melted gooey provolone on a toasted garlic butter hoagie roll.
Apart from the onions and cheese, you can also stuff your rolls with sautéed bell peppers and mushrooms. However, you can add anything you like, for there is no hard and fast rule.
Every home cook has a pot roast recipe in their repertoire. It is deceptively straightforward and can be made in an instant pot, oven, or crockpot.
The beef stew is braised on low heat for hours to break down the tough connective tissues and make it incredibly tender. Vegetables, potatoes, herbs, and spices are added to braising liquid for flavor.
As the meat simmers, the braising liquid thickens and becomes the sauce that coats the meat. With the meat and veggies, a beef pot roast is a complete meal.
A beef burrito might be the best Mexican comfort food to exist. It is loaded with seasoned beef, refried beans, rice, and cheese and smothered with sauce. However, you can add whatever you want in addition to the beef filling.
But the best part about this burrito is not the taste or that it is cheap and homemade. You can make extra burritos and freeze them. Just reheat them in the oven the next time you are craving a beef burrito.
