Dutch Oven Beef Stew Indian Style | Oven Beef Stew Recipe

Put a little Indian twist on dinner tonight with this Dutch Oven Beef Stew! It's the perfect recipe for cool weather and will warm you right up!

What makes this Dutch Oven Beef Stew Indian-Style?

If you've read any of my other recipes, you know I don't like to do things the traditional way. I love taking recipes and adding my own twist to them, and in this case, it's my Dutch Oven Beef Stew with an Indian twist!

I've added some Garam Masala (which is a common Indian spice blend) and some other Indian flavors to this Beef Stew to make this a little more fun and a little less traditional, but a lot more delicious!

Can You Overcook A Beef Stew?

Yes, you can overcook a beef stew. Though it does take some time to cook a proper dutch oven beef stew, you don't want to leave it cooking all day.

If you allow it to cook for too long it can make the beef dry and the vegetables will turn into absolute mush. Just stick to the two hours and it'll turn out wonderfully!

By the way, I also have an Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe you might like or an Instant Pot Classic Pot Roast that is super popular.

How Do You Make Beef Stew Meat Tender?

Beef stew meat can be a fairly tough cut of meat. The best way to make sure that it becomes tender is to make sure it cooks for long enough, and on a low enough heat.

That means this isn't one of those recipes that you can try and speed up by adjusting the cooking time or your oven's temperature.

I know, I know, I'm not the most patient person either, but I assure you that it is well worth the wait.

Have some leftover beef stew meat? Check out my 16+ Easy Stew Meat Recipes That Aren't Just Beef Stew for more delicious recipes to cook!

How To Thicken Beef Stew

Traditional Beef Stew recipes are often thin and rely on cornstarch or flour to thicken the yummy sauces.

With this Dutch Oven Beef Stew recipe, you blend all of the aromatics and yogurt to create a thick sauce before you even start baking the stew.

You'll get the perfect thick Beef Stew that is incredibly comforting without adding extra fillers at the end to change the consistency of the sauce.

What Do You Need To Make Beef Stew Dutch Oven Style?

For The Sauce

• Onion
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Tomatoes
• Yogurt or Sour Cream
• Cilantro
• Jalapeño Peppers
• Garam Masala
• Kosher Salt
• turmeric
• Cayenne Pepper

For The Curry

• Baby New Potatoes
• Baby Carrots
• Beef Stew Meat

How Do You Make Dutch Oven Beef Stew?

1. Blend together onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, yogurt, cilantro, jalapeños, Garam Masala, salt, and cayenne.
2. Place beef and potatoes in a 3 quart Dutch Oven.
3. Pour in the sauce, and add turmeric. You're doing this later so that you don't stain your blender container.
4. Cover and bake for an hour. Add carrots and bake another hour until the meat is fork-tender.

What Can I Add To Beef Stew To Make It Taste Better?

I can promise you this isn't your ordinary Beef Stew recipe. Instead of worrying that your dinner is going to be lacking in flavor, give this Indian twist a try. Forget leaving the meat and onion to provide all of the flavor.

Here are the ingredients that make this Dutch Oven Been Stew so tasty:

• Onion
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Cilantro
• Jalapeño Peppers
• Garam Masala
• Cayenne Pepper

Can You Brown Meat In A Dutch Oven?

You absolutely can brown meat in a dutch oven. And for many recipes, I would recommend not skipping this step.

However, with this Indian Style Dutch Oven Beef Stew you get so much flavor from the spices, you won't even miss the flavors of the browned meat.

Plus, if you're familiar with my recipes, you know that I'm a sucker for #RuthlessEfficiency. Why add in another step when it's just as delicious without it?

Tips And Tricks For Making This Beef Stew Recipe

• Pic the right sized Dutch Oven for the job. You'll want one that is at least 3 quarts to fit all of the ingredients.
• If you're doubling the recipe for a larger family or leftovers, increase the size of the pan.
• Take the flavor to the next level by using a tablespoon of Garam Masala to finish after the Dutch Oven Beef Stew is done cooking.
• Even if you're hungry, don't rush the process. Stew meat can be tough and they need the full cook time to ensure it is perfectly tender.

Looking For More Great Indian Inspired Recipes? Check These Out!

• Looking to try a classic dish with bold, delicious new flavors? Try out my Indian-Style Smoked Pork Tenderloin!
• Enjoy warming, comforting, spicy, and tasty Tomato Coconut Soup made in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Taste Indian food like you've never had before!
• Here's a healthy and nutritious Indian Cabbage Slaw that is fast, vegan, and tasty!
• Indian Pulled pork tacos should totally be a thing, y'all. SO yummy.
• This Indian Style Baked Chicken Thighs recipe turns out SO delicious.

So the next time you feel like indulging in a nice, hot and comforting stew, mix things up a little bit and make this Dutch Oven Beef Stew Indian-Style. Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!

Originally Published March 7, 2020