Elephant Stew

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, slow-cooked beef stew with rich tomato and wine flavors
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This comforting Elephant Stew is a robust, savory dish perfect for cold evenings. Using a tough cut of beef like chuck or heel, it transforms into tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat through slow cooking. The base of tomato soup, onion soup mix, and a splash of Lambrusco or sweet vermouth creates a deeply flavorful gravy. Earthy mushrooms add texture and umami, balancing the richness of the meat. It’s an international-style favorite that feels rustic and homey. Serve over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this stew improves in flavor the next day.

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Elephant Stew

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 655.5

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This comforting Elephant Stew is a robust, savory dish perfect for cold evenings. Using a tough cut of beef like chuck or heel, it transforms into tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat through slow cooking. The base of tomato soup, onion soup mix, and a splash of Lambrusco or sweet vermouth creates a deeply flavorful gravy. Earthy mushrooms add texture and umami, balancing the richness of the meat. It&# 226;ÂÂs an international-style favorite that feels rustic and homey. Serve over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this stew improves in flavor the next day.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325ðF (165ðC) or prepare a slow cooker on low.
  2. Cut the 3 1/2 pounds of boneless beef heel or chuck roast into 1.5-inch cubes.
  3. In a large Dutch oven or slow cooker, combine the beef cubes.
  4. Add the 10 oz can of tomato soup over the beef.
  5. Stir in the packet of onion soup mix.
  6. Pour in the 8 oz can of drained mushrooms along with their liquid.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of Lambrusco wine or sweet vermouth to the pot.
  8. Stir all ingredients together until the beef is evenly coated in the sauce.
  9. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  10. Cook in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or wine if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 655.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.3g22%
Saturated Fat 4.0g20%
Cholesterol 337.7mg113%
Sodium 294.0mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 123.1g247%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, stew, slow-cooker, comfort-food, tomato, wine, mushrooms, onion, hearty, dinner, family-meal, braised, meat, gravy, easy, traditional, warming, protein, oven, pot
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