America's Test Kitchen

T07:C03 - S07:E03 - Best Beef Stew

Beef, beer, and onions have a natural affinity it's one reason burgers and onion rings are on the menu at nearly every sports bar. In a carbonnade, the heartiness of beef melds with the soft sweetness of sliced onions in a lightly thickened broth that is rich, deep, and satisfying. We aimed to create the very best version of this cold-weather favorite.