Three-Pepper Beef Stew

Three-Pepper Beef Stew

6 servings
Cayenne pepper sauce, crushed red pepper and red sweet peppers add a spicy twist to this classic beef and potato stew.

Ingredients

  • canola oil
    1 tbsp
  • carrots

    cut into 1 inch pieces

    4 medium
  • celery

    cut into 1-inch pieces

    2 stalk
  • onion
    1 large
  • garlic
    6 clove
  • beef chuck roast
    2 lb
  • dry red wine or 1 14-ounce can lower-sodium beef broth
    1 ¾ c
  • 14-ounce can lower-sodium beef broth
    1
  • tomato paste
    2 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce
    1 tbsp
  • bottled cayenne pepper sauce
    2 tsp
  • red pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • potatoes

    unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

    2 large
  • red sweet peppers

    cut into 1-inch pieces

    2 medium
  • cold water
    2 tbsp
  • cornstarch
    1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off fat.

  2. 2

    Stir in wine, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, and crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add potatoes and sweet peppers. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat and potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, stir together cold water and cornstarch. Stir into beef mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

Three-Pepper Beef Stew

Three-Pepper Beef Stew

120 min6 servings395 cal

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About this Recipe

Three-Pepper Beef Stew: A Flavorful Kick to Your Classic Comfort

Craving a hearty, warming meal with a bold twist? Our Three-Pepper Beef Stew takes everything you love about classic beef stew and infuses it with an exciting, spicy kick. This isn't just any beef stew; it's a vibrant symphony of savory beef, tender vegetables, and a dynamic pepper trio that will awaken your taste buds.

What makes this spicy beef stew truly special is its unique pepper blend. We combine the fiery depth of cayenne pepper sauce and the subtle heat of crushed red pepper with the sweet, bell-pepper flavor of red sweet peppers. This thoughtful combination delivers a layered warmth, not just overwhelming spice, making every spoonful an adventure. Featuring succulent beef chuck roast, slow-cooked to perfection, alongside comforting potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions, this stew is both incredibly flavorful and wonderfully satisfying.

Perfect for a chilly evening or a comforting family dinner, this hearty stew comes together with minimal fuss for maximum flavor. You have the option of using dry red wine for a richer, deeper profile or lower-sodium beef broth for a simpler, yet equally delicious, base. The robust flavors are rounded out with tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, creating an incredibly satisfying broth. Adjust the cayenne and crushed red pepper to your preference to make it mildly warm or delightfully fiery. Serve this Three-Pepper Beef Stew with crusty bread for dipping, or over a bed of fluffy rice or noodles, for a truly unforgettable meal that promises to warm you from the inside out.

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