🌟 Ready to elevate your comfort food game to legendary status? Meet our incredible Beef Stew Perogies – where cozy comfort meets culinary excellence!
Picture this: fork-tender beef, slowly simmered in a rich red wine sauce, paired with our pillowy-soft Holy Perogy!™ This isn’t just dinner – it’s a warm hug for your soul! We’ve taken two beloved comfort foods and created something absolutely magical that’ll have your family racing to the dinner table.
This show-stopping one-pot wonder transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy feast. The secret? A splash of red wine that adds depth and sophistication to every bite. As the sauce simmers, it creates an irresistible aroma that’ll have your neighbors wondering what amazing dish you’re cooking up!
Perfect for those chilly evenings when only the most satisfying meal will do. It’s like having your favorite steakhouse and Polish grandmother’s kitchen come together in one spectacular dish. The perogies soak up the rich, savory sauce, while the perfectly-cooked vegetables add a pop of color and nutrition.
This recipe isn’t just a meal – it’s your new secret weapon for impressing dinner guests or making any night feel special. And the best part? While it tastes like it took all day, most of the cooking time is hands-off, leaving you free to enjoy your evening!
[Instructions]:
1. Put flour, salt and pepper in a large Ziploc bag.
2. Heat oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven.
3. Place meat in bag with the flour and shake until well coated. Shake off meat pieces and add them to the oil and cook until nicely browned, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.
4. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
5. Add onions and cook for another minute.
6. Pour in red wine and simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to release all the little bits. Let the wine reduce a little.
7. Add beef broth.
8. Return beef cubes to the pan.
9. Add carrots and celery.
10. Add in the bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste.
11. Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
12. Add frozen perogies, bring back to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
[Ingredients]:
1 bag of Holy Perogy!™
1 pound beef stew cubed
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1/4 cup flour (to coat the beef cubes)
1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic
3 carrots (chopped)
1 bay leaf
1 cup celery (chopped)
1/2 cup red wine
3 cups beef broth
1 tsp corn starch
Salt and pepper to taste
💡 Pro Tips:
– Choose a good quality red wine you’d enjoy drinking – it makes all the difference!
– For extra tender beef, let it come to room temperature before cooking
– Make extra sauce – it’s amazing the next day!
⭐ Perfect for: Sunday dinners, impressing in-laws, cozy date nights
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
👨🍳 Skill Level: Intermediate
🍽️ Servings: 6
🍷 Wine Pairing: The same red wine you used in the recipe!
❄️ Make-Ahead Tip: Stew can be made a day ahead – the flavors get even better!