Savor the hearty simplicity of Montana Wild Rice Beef Stew with Five Ingredients, a comforting one-pot meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This recipe relies on just five wholesome ingredients—tender chunks of beef stew meat, nutty wild rice, savory beef broth, sweet carrots, and a caramelized yellow onion—to deliver rich, slow-simmered flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving homey comfort food, this stew comes together in under 10 minutes of prep, then simmers to perfection, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Packed with protein, veggies, and warming goodness, this easy wild rice and beef stew is a must-try for busy weeknights or a relaxing weekend dinner. Serve it piping hot and let every spoonful transport you to the rugged beauty of Montana’s open plains.
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil if needed, and brown the beef stew meat on all sides. This should take about 5 minutes. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
Dice the onion and slice the carrots into rounds. Add them to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and the carrots begin to soften.
Return the beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes to tenderize the beef.
While the stew simmers, rinse the wild rice under cold water to remove excess starch. After the first hour of simmering, add the wild rice to the pot and stir well.
Continue simmering the stew for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender and has absorbed the flavors of the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy this comforting Montana Wild Rice Beef Stew!
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 4058 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 155.5 g | 311% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3290 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.