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Step 4: Finish and Serve
- About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the peas (if using).
- Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
🥖 Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread or buttermilk biscuits for dipping.
- Pair with a green salad for a balanced meal.
- Add a side of steamed rice or mashed potatoes if you want to stretch the stew further.
🔁 Tips and Variations
- Make it in a slow cooker: Sear the meat first, then transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Prefer a thicker stew? Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) toward the end of cooking.
- Use turnips, parsnips, or sweet potatoes for variety.
- Make it gluten-free: Skip the flour or use a gluten-free thickener like arrowroot.
❄️ Storing and Freezing
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove.
🧡 Final Thoughts
This Classic Beef and Vegetable Stew is everything comfort food should be—rich, nourishing, and deeply flavorful. It’s the kind of meal that makes a house smell amazing and brings people running to the table. Whether it’s your first time making stew or it’s a recipe you revisit often, this version is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Warm, hearty, and endlessly satisfying—this stew is a hug in a bowl. 🍲
