Fork-tender beef, aromatic vegetables and an herb-scented, wine-infused broth make this the ina garten beef stew beef stew. There’s also no need to hunt down obscure ingredients or buy fancy cookware.

You don’t even need a well-stocked spice rack. Which is why this is such a time-honored, one-pot winter meal. However, because it’s so simple, I have a few suggestions to ensure you get a great result every time. Despite what the label says, stew meat is not typically good for stew. It’s often lean, which means it will never get tender, no matter how long you cook it.