What To Serve With Beef Stew: 20 Side Dishes

Old Fashioned Beef Stew is one of my favorite comfort foods. I love that the recipe is a one-pot meal and has minimal cleanup. I usually choose bread as a side dish, but I wanted to curate a list of other yummy side dishes. So, if you’re wondering what to serve with beef stew, I have done the work for you. Below, you will find salad, veggie, and potato recipes that pair perfectly with a bowl of delicious beef stew!

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My Dutch Oven Beef Stew is another cozy recipe perfect for those wanting to bake beef stew instead of cooking it on the stovetop.

Bread

Cornbread Recipe without Buttermilk

This southern Cornbread Recipe without Buttermilk is easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. This cornbread is sweet, buttery, and fluffy. Serve on its own or with whipped cinnamon honey butter.

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Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary

These soft pull-apart Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary are so fluffy and buttery! The brioche rolls are the perfect Thanksgiving or weeknight dinner side.

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Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits – delicious biscuits made with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Cajun spice and a buttery herb topping give an authentic touch to this easy copycat recipe!

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Easy Garlic Crostini With Olive Oil

A flavorful Easy Garlic Crostini recipe, featuring crisp bread slices infused with aromatic garlic and rich olive oil and toasted until golden brown.

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Bread Bowl Baked Brie with Fig Preserves

This air fryer baked brie in a bread bowl is the perfect appetizer recipe for the holiday season because it frees up precious oven space.

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Salad

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Lemon Arugula Salad Recipe with Parmesan Cheese

This Lemon Arugula Salad is light, and perfect with any meal. It mixes arugula, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts with a light lemony dressing.

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Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Peppercorn Dressing

This kale and Brussels sprout salad recipe is a delightful combo of flavors, colors, and textures!

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Delish Arugula Spinach Salad

Arugula Spinach Salad is a light side dish perfect for any meal! It features creamy avocado, toasted sunflower seeds and parmesan cheese.

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Veggies

Spicy Bacon Jam Brussel Sprouts

These spicy bacon jam brussel sprouts combine flavours of red pepper jelly, bacon, and crispy roasted brussel sprouts they are unlike anything you have ever tasted.

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Oven Roasted Vegetables

Colorful Oven Roasted Vegetables are absolutely delicious, simple to make, and bursting with great flavors. Ideal for holidays, or family meals. A versatile side for nearly any meal, any time of year!

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Rainbow Carrots in Tarragon Brown Butter Sauce

Sides often make the meal! Easily double or triple these Rainbow Carrots in Tarragon Brown Butter to accommodate all of your guests. Gluten free and vegetarian.

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Sautéed Green Beans with Red Peppers & Almonds

These sautéed green beans with red peppers are packed with flavour. Perfect for an easy holiday dish or weeknight meal! Gluten-free.

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Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Honey and Parmesan

Roasted tenderstem broccoli (or broccolini) is flavorful, easy, and the perfect side dish with just about any meal.

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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is an easy, delicious side dish that is ready in 10 minutes. Asparagus tossed with garlic & parmesan, then oven-baked!

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Easy Skillet Green Beans

This quick and easy skillet green beans side dish is perfect for a weeknight and also pairs well as a delicious healthy side for holiday meals.

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Potatoes

Easy Crockpot Funeral Potatoes

These Crockpot Funeral Potatoes are one of the best Midwestern side dishes. They’re made with sour cream and whole milk as their base instead of condensed soup. They’re creamy, cheesy, decadent, and uber-tasty!

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Savory Sweet Potatoes (Parmesan & Herb)

These Savory Sweet Potatoes are seasoned with a blend of Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs. Oven roasted until crispy!

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Baked Cheesy Cauliflower

This Baked Cheesy Cauliflower is delicious way to jazz up your favorite veggie!

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Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Boursin mashed potatoes are full of creamy, cheesy, herb flavors from Boursin cheese, Greek yogurt, and a crunchy Parmesan breadcrumb topping.

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Potato Gratin Recipe without Cream

These delicious Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes are easy to make and the perfect comfort food. The thinly sliced potatoes are combined with a 3 cheese sauce that’s creamy and delicious.

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FAQS

What are three rules for stewing?

When stewing, it’s important to use a lid that fits tightly to prevent the loss of moisture and heat, which can affect the cooking time. Follow the timing guidelines provided in your recipe. Avoid lifting the lid, unless the recipe calls for adding vegetables or other ingredients later on. You’ll know the dish is done when the meat becomes fork-tender.