Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Mississippi Beef Stew, a hearty dish featuring tender beef, flavorful seasonings, and a kick of pepperoncini. This easy recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce)
- 4 pepperoncini peppers, whole
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and brown beef cubes. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: Saute onion and garlic until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to pot, add seasonings, peppers, liquids, and vegetables.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2–2.5 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in butter, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- For thicker stew, mash potatoes or use a cornstarch slurry.
- This dish can be made in a slow cooker on low for 6–8 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
