Transform your favorite comfort food into something extraordinary with this hearty Beef Stew Perogies recipe. This innovative dish combines the rich, savory flavors of traditional beef stew with the comfort of tender perogies. The slow-simmered beef, perfectly seasoned with garlic and onions, creates a robust base that’s enhanced by the warmth of red wine and beef broth. The addition of classic stew vegetables – carrots and celery – brings color, texture, and nutrition to the dish. What makes this recipe special is how the perogies absorb the rich flavors of the stew while maintaining their distinctive character. It’s the perfect solution for those chilly evenings when you’re craving something both familiar and exciting. This dish beautifully bridges the gap between traditional Eastern European cuisine and classic comfort food, creating a memorable meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

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[Instructions]:

  1. Put flour, salt and pepper in a large Ziploc bag.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven.
  3. Place meat in bag with the flour and shake until well coated. Shake off meat pieces and add them to the oil and cook until nicely browned, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
  5. Add onions and cook for another minute.
  6. Pour in red wine and simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to release all the little bits. Let the wine reduce a little.
  7. Add beef broth.
  8. Return beef cubes to the pan.
  9. Add carrots and celery.
  10. Add in the bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add frozen perogies, bring back to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.

[Ingredients]:
1 bag of Holy Perogy!™
1 pound beef stew cubed
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1/4 cup flour (to coat the beef cubes)
1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic
3 carrots (chopped)
1 bay leaf
1 cup celery (chopped)
1/2 cup red wine
3 cups beef broth
1 tsp corn starch
Salt and pepper to taste