Traditional beef stew is a beloved dinner worldwide and one of the great recipes of all time. We all crave cozy warm bowls of comfort food on cold Winter nights. This Dutch oven beef stew can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker crock pot. Delicious red wine beef stew starts with meat browning, creating succulent tender beef and a rich depth of flavor. Then topped off with tender potatoes and carrots in a thick dark hearty stew to dunk crusty bread into.