Old-Fashioned Beef Stew vs. New-Fashioned Beef Stew
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A comparison of two comforting beef stews: the classic New York Times 'Old-Fashioned Beef Stew' and a revamped 'New-Fashioned' version packed with reader-recommended upgrades like boneless short ribs, herbs de Provence, and shallots. Both offer incredible warmth, but one delivers next-level richness.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Sear the seasoned beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot. → Deglaze the pot with wine and vinegar, scraping the fond, then add stock, aromatics, and return the meat. → Cover and simmer on low heat until the meat is fork-tender (1.5 to 2 hours). → Add vegetables (potatoes and carrots) and simmer until tender, thickening the gravy if preferred. → Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish if desired, and serve hot.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Sear the seasoned beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot. → Deglaze the pot with wine and vinegar, scraping the fond, then add stock, aromatics, and return the meat. → Cover and simmer on low heat until the meat is fork-tender (1.5 to 2 hours). → Add vegetables (potatoes and carrots) and simmer until tender, thickening the gravy if preferred. → Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish if desired, and serve hot.
Introduction
A comparison of two comforting beef stews: the classic New York Times 'Old-Fashioned Beef Stew' and a revamped 'New-Fashioned' version packed with reader-recommended upgrades like boneless short ribs, herbs de Provence, and shallots. Both offer incredible warmth, but one delivers next-level richness.
Step 1
【Old-Fashioned Beef Stew】Cut the beef chuck into uniform cubes, then place them in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
【Old-Fashioned Beef Stew】Add all-purpose flour and black pepper to the bowl, then mix thoroughly with your hands until the beef is fully coated.
Step 3
【Old-Fashioned Beef Stew】Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 4
【Old-Fashioned Beef Stew】Sear the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding, ensuring each piece develops a nice brown crust.
Step 5
【Old-Fashioned Beef Stew】Remove sared beef from the pot, set aside on a plate, and brown the remaining beef batch.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Sear the meat in batches; if you crowd the pot, the meat will steam instead of browning, losing out on flavor.
For the classic version, waiting to salt at the end prevents the stew from becoming overly salty as it reduces.
Boneless short ribs yield a richer, more robust flavor profile compared to standard beef chuck.
Fingerling potatoes are kept skin-on to provide a pleasant 'pop' texture in the final dish.
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