Old-fashioned beef stew is hearty and deeply savory, with red wine, bacon, garlic, and bay leaves lending the dish its earthy, velvety taste. While you don't need much to make a good batch of stew ...

Beef stew and pot roast both start with large cuts of meat and tender root vegetables in a savory broth. But there are also ...

Add the beef back after several minutes, and add the bay leaves and beef broth. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Continue cooking about 90 minutes, skimming the fat occasionally.