Rich Beef and Mushroom Stew

A comforting beef stew with red wine, porcini mushrooms, and root vegetables, perfect for dinner parties and served with mash.

Comfort Food Beef Mushrooms Dinner Party Stew

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

485

kcal / serving

4850.2 kcal total

Carbs

16.5g

per serving

165.2 g total

Fat

19.6g

per serving

195.8 g total

Protein

42.6g

per serving

425.5 g total

Cook Time

180

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Redcurrant Jelly

GrainsCereals

Plain Flour

for coating

Liquids

600

Red Wine

or stout

300

Beef Stock

Meat

Shin Of Beef

cut into 2.5cm chunks and trimmed of excess fat

NutsSeeds

piece

Salt

to taste

piece

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

sprig

Thyme

OilsFats

tbsp

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

piece

Shallots

peeled

stalk

Celery

roughly sliced

piece

Carrots

roughly chopped

Dried Wild Porcini Mushrooms

soaked and chopped

500

Button Mushrooms

Method

Coat 2.5cm beef chunks in seasoned flour.

Brown the beef in batches with oil in a large casserole.

Remove meat and fry shallots, celery, and carrots for five minutes.

Soak dried mushrooms in 300ml boiling water, then drain and chop.

Return meat to pan, add wine, and boil for 5 minutes to reduce liquid.

Add stock, mushrooms, soaking liquid, and thyme.

Simmer for 2½ hours on low heat or in a 150°C oven.

Add button mushrooms and jelly, then cook for 30 more minutes.