11 Hearty Beef Stew Recipes to Warm You Right Up

Over the years, the culinary team here at Serious Eats has covered a lot of ground in the stewing department—you might say that it’s been a bit of an obsession. Beyond developing delicious recipes, we’ve done our best to explore the science behind stewing beef, from conducting experiments to determine the best way to brown beef to finding out whether marinating meat before stewing is worth the hassle. And of course, there’s the question of whether or not beef stew is actually better the next day (Kenji has published test results!).

Culinary experiments aside, our selection of beef stew recipes is substantial and varied. From an upgraded take on classic beef stew to wine-infused boeuf Bourguignon, spicy Texan chili con carne, and vibrant Guayanese pepperpot, we’ve got you covered when all you’re craving is a warming bowl of comfort.