Beef Short Rib Stew Recipe – Tender & Flavorful

This Beef Short Rib Stew is a hearty, comforting meal featuring tender beef short ribs, vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for family dinners, this homemade stew is full of delicious flavor.

Ingredients

• About 12 short ribs
• Bacon grease
• 1 medium onion
• 1/2 medium red, yellow, and green pepper
• 1 stalk celery
• 5 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 sprig thyme or rosemary
• 5 cloves garlic
• Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• Flour
• Red wine
• Chopped carrots
• Potatoes, halved or quartered
• Frozen peas

Instructions

1. Lightly season the short ribs with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning, then dredge them in flour.
2. In a large heavy pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the short ribs in the hot grease until browned on all sides. Remove them from the pot and set aside.
4. Add the chopped onion, peppers, and celery to the pot. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add 3 heaping tablespoons of flour. Stir constantly.
5. Add a splash of red wine, if desired, and cook for another minute or two.
6. Add the beef broth and water, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to release the browned bits. Add the thyme, rosemary, and garlic.
7. Stir, cover, and cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The liquid will reduce to at least half its original volume.
8. Remove the lid and add the potatoes, carrots, and frozen peas. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.

Tips

• Scrape the bottom of the pot well when adding the broth and water to incorporate the flavorful browned bits into the gravy.
• Let the stew cook until the liquid has reduced by at least half for a richer, more concentrated gravy.