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Black Pepper Beef and Mushroom Stew

Easy Homemade Black Pepper Beef and Mushroom Stew with Bold Flavor

Discover a comforting and flavorful Black Pepper Beef and Mushroom Stew perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Mushrooms
  • 2 lbs Beef chuck stew meat Choose well-marbled cuts for tenderness.
  • 8 oz Cremini or button mushrooms Earthy flavor enhances the stew.
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Adds natural sweetness and depth.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for fragrant punch.
For the Stew Base
  • 4 cups Beef broth Homemade or low-sodium.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste Boosts umami and thickens stew.
  • 1 tbsp Black peppercorns Freshly cracked for bold flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Adds savory depth.
For Thickening and Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch slurry Mix cornstarch and water for thickening.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Steps to Make the Stew
  1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches, about 4–5 minutes per side, until deeply golden.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add onions. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, cracked peppercorns, and soy sauce until smooth, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
  4. Add seared beef and mushrooms to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 1½ hours until fork-tender.
  5. Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, add fresh black pepper just before serving.

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