20 Cozy Recipes to Make with Stew Meat

Tender chunks of beef and hearty bites of carrots and potatoes make this slow cooker stew the ultimate winter dinner.

Better the next day is an understatement. Top it with a dollop of sour cream, some diced white onion, and a generous handful of Fritos corn chips.

Our go-to for low-and-slow braising. In this recipe, the meat simmers slowly in a rich, brown gravy until meltingly tender. It’s perfect for serving over fluffy mashed potatoes or egg noodles — anything to sop up that savory sauce.

Ultra-tender chunks of beef, seared vegetables, and a rich, velvety red wine sauce make this French stew ultra-cozy. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Learn how to make traditional Mexican Chile Colorado, a beef stew simmered in homemade chile sauce. You can serve it over Mexican rice (arroz rojo) or in flour tortillas with some radishes and lime juice squeezed over top.

It’s the time of year when soups and stews have returned to our dinner rotation, and one of our favorites is Hungarian goulash (or gulyás), a stew made from browned beef and hearty vegetables simmered in a paprika-spiced broth. Hungarian paprika gives this hearty beef stew its signature flavor and color.

This ultra-comforting skillet pot pie has braised beef, hearty vegetables, and a top layer of flaky pastry. There's also the added bonus of not having to blind bake the crust.

Whether you toss it with pasta or serve it over creamy polenta, you can't go wrong with this cozy Italian-style meat sauce.

Learn how to make sancocho, an iconic stew native to Puerto Rico with chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, fresh sofrito, sazón seasoning, and adobo spice blend.

Daube is a classic hearty stew hailing from the Provence region of France. Beef chuck is slowly braised in wine and flavored with spices and herbs until it’s meltingly tender.

There are a lot of ways to cook up a hearty, comforting pot of beef stew and this Guinness beef stew is high up on that list. It also happens to be our favorite dinner to cook for St. Patrick’s Day.

Carmelizing brown sugar is the secret trick to making this carne guisada rich and browned. Serve this stew with steamed white rice and a side of tostones.

Vegetable beef soup made with hearty pieces of browned beef and a smart mix of fresh and frozen vegetables. While some beefy winter favorites take all day to tenderize, this hearty soup can be made any night of the week.

In this beef stroganoff, hearty pieces of beef cook alongside mushrooms, onion, and broth in the slow cooker. Serve it over egg noodles for a hearty winter dinner.

Tender beef stew made in the Instant Pot in less than an hour.

Packed with tons of veggies, a wholesome bowl of beef barley soup is the definition of warmth and comfort.

This hearty beef and kabocha squash stew is a twist on the classic. It's bright and hearty, and it's sure to be a new favorite winter dinner.

A hearty stew made of beef, chicken, and pork, plus potatoes, corn, lima beans, and okra.

For the most tender cut of beef, look to this tried-and-true method. While the beef slowly braises, you'll have time to make a side dish like mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.

This warming beef stew (made quicker in an Instant Pot) is ultra-fragrant, thanks to lemongrass, star anise, ginger, and cinnamon. Serve over vermicelli noodles, with lime wedges and fresh cilantro on the side.