> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thefoodiekitchen.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Tallow Beef Stew — Classic American Pot Roast Style - URL: https://thefoodiekitchen.net/tallow-beef-stew-classic/ - Published: 2026-09-10T09:14:05.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-12T07:42:38.000Z - Description: Classic American beef stew cooked in tallow — tender chuck, root vegetables, and rich tallow-based broth. Seed oil free comfort food. - Author: Savannah Ryan - Tags: MAHA Recipes, American Recipes A proper American beef stew is not soup with beef in it. The beef is browned in tallow until a deep crust forms, building flavour compounds that dissolve into the braising liquid. The vegetables go in late enough to avoid becoming mush. The resulting stew should be thick, rich, and deeply satisfying — the fat from the tallow and the collagen from the chuck giving the broth a body that seed oil could never produce. ## Tallow Beef Stew Recipe Serves 6 Prep 20 min Cook 120 min ### Ingredients - 1.2kg (2.6 lb) beef chuck, cut into 4cm cubes - 3 tbsp beef tallow - 4 large carrots, cut into 3cm pieces - 4 celery stalks, cut into 3cm pieces - 3 medium potatoes, cut into 3cm cubes - 1 large onion, diced - 4 garlic cloves, minced - 2 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce - 500ml (2 cups) beef stock - 250ml (1 cup) red wine - 2 bay leaves - 3 fresh thyme sprigs - Sea salt and black pepper ### Method 1. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat the tallow in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Brown the beef in batches, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove. 2. Add the onion and celery to the pot. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Pour in the red wine. Scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. 4. Add the stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme. Return the beef. Bring to a simmer. 5. Cover and cook over low heat for 60 minutes. 6. Add the potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook for 40 more minutes until the vegetables are tender and the beef is falling apart. 7. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper. 8. Serve with crusty bread. Frequently Asked Questions Is beef stew seed oil free? Yes with tallow. Most restaurant beef stew uses vegetable oil to brown the beef. What cut of beef? Chuck is the correct cut — it has enough connective tissue to convert to gelatin during the braise, producing a thick, silky broth. Lean cuts produce dry, chewy stew. Can I use a slow cooker? Yes. Complete the browning and vegetable steps on the stovetop, then transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours. Grow Your Own · Savannah Ryan How to Grow Potatoes Grow your own potatoes at home — in containers, raised beds, or small spaces. [Get the Book →](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3D63H9L?tag=thefoodieki0f-20&ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) Shop on The Foodie Kitchen - [Seed oil free pantry — every fat, every brand](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/seed-oil-free-pantry-staples-amazon/) - [All 25 cookbooks by Savannah Ryan](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/cookbooks/) - [Best Dutch oven](https://thefoodiekitchen.net/best-dutch-oven-fall-cooking/) Savannah Ryan · Cookbook Savor Family American comfort food — beef stew, chili, smash burgers, fried chicken — in tallow, lard, and butter. [Get on Amazon →](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXDQPLN9?tag=thefoodieki0f-20&ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) --- Follow Savannah: [@theefoodiekitchen](https://www.instagram.com/theefoodiekitchen/?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net) · [All Links](https://linktr.ee/theefoodiekitchen?ref=thefoodiekitchen.net)