Description
A spooky twist on classic beef stew! Simmered with red wine and hearty vegetables, this Halloween dinner is perfect served in bread bowls for a bubbling cauldron effect.
Ingredients
1 lb beef stew meat
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine
3 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
Hollowed-out bread bowls for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add beef broth, carrots, and potatoes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1.5 to 2 hours, until the meat is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve in hollowed-out bread bowls for a spooky cauldron presentation.
Notes
For a thicker stew, mash a few potato cubes into the broth during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Can be made ahead—flavors deepen when reheated the next day.
Try adding mushrooms or parsnips for extra autumn flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish, Holiday
- Method: Stovetop Simmer
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
