Hearty Napa Beef Stew with Red Wine

A hearty classic perfect for a busy lifestyle. Ideal for Instant Pot, crock-pot, or stove top cooking.
Recipe by: Gabrielle
SERVES: 4-6
Wine Pairing: Gabrielle Collection Vertex Cuvée Red Wine Blend 621, North Coast
PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 40 minutes Instant Pot, 4-5 hours crock-pot, 1½-2 hours stove top TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes Instant Pot, 4¼-5¼ hours crock-pot, 1¾-2¼ hours stove top
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs. grass-fed beef chuck, cut into 1-1½” cubes
- 4 tsp. cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 Tbsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Pink Peppercorn Rosemary Steak Rub
- 2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil (+ 3 Tbsp. for stovetop cooking)
- 1 can 14 oz. stewed tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 can 14 oz. diced tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced ½” pieces
- 1 can 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 cup Gabrielle Collection Vertex Cuvée Red Wine Blend 621
- 5 Tbsp. GC Napa Valley Spice Blend: Hearty Stew Seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped into ¼” pieces
- 4 celery stalks, peeled, sliced into ½” pieces
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼” thick pieces
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut ½” cubes
- 2 cups fresh green beans, cut 1” long pieces
- 2 whole GC Napa Valley Natural English Bay Leaves
- 2 Tbsp. GC Napa Valley Natural Savory Proprietary Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1 box 16 fl. oz. beef broth, low sodium
- Optional: 1 lb. wide noodles
TO PREPARE
To Prepare Beef Cubes
- Place beef cubes in a large bowl. Add cornstarch and Pink Peppercorn Rosemary Steak Rub. Mix until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes on all sides until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
Instant Pot and Crock-Pot Option
- Add to Instant Pot or crock-pot the following: tomatoes, tomato sauce, Vertex Cuvée Red Wine, Hearty Stew Seasoning and stir. Add garlic, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, green beans, English Bay Leaves, seared beef cubes and stir.
- Turn Instant Pot on “Meat/Stew” mode for 40 minutes. May leave on “warm” for up to 4 hours before serving. If using a crock-pot, cook covered on High for 4-5 hours or Low for 8-9 hours until meat is tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Stovetop Option
- Heat 3 Tbsp. grapeseed oil in a 4-quart cooking pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrots, and Hearty Stew Seasoning. Sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, Vertex Cuvée Red Wine, potatoes, green beans, English Bay Leaves, seared beef cubes and stir. Bring to a simmer and cover with tight fitting lid. Simmer over low heat for 1½-2 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid stew from sticking to bottom of pot, especially near end of cooking. It may be necessary to add a little more liquid (such as wine, water, or beef broth) towards the end of cooking. Remove bay leaves before serving.
TO SERVE
Ladle stew into bowls. Drizzle 1 tsp. Savory Extra Virgin Olive Oil over the top of each serving to accent stew flavors followed with 1-2 tsp. chopped parsley. Serve a hearty-style bread or our Crostini for dipping into the rich stew sauce. Leftovers freeze well.
Optional: Ladle a serving of stew over top of buttered noodles.
SHOPPING LIST
- 2 lbs. grass-fed beef chuck
- 1 can 14 oz. stewed tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes
- 1 can 14 oz. diced tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes
- 1 can 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 bunch carrots
- 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 8 oz. fresh green beans
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- Optional: 1 box 16 fl. oz. beef broth, low sodium
- Optional: 1 French baguette
- Optional: 1 lb. wide noodles
- Cornstarch or potato starch
- 1 bottle grapeseed oil
- GC Napa Valley Natural Pink Peppercorn Rosemary Steak Rub 2 oz tin
- GC Napa Valley Spice Blend: Hearty Stew Seasoning 2 oz tin
- GC Napa Valley Natural English Bay Leaves .2 oz pouch
- GC Napa Valley Natural Savory Proprietary Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250 ml