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If you’re wondering what to serve with beef stew, here are recipes for meal inspiration.
Check out these beef stew side dishes, so you’ll be able to step up your beef stew game in no time.
Beef stew is my one-stop solution every time I look for hearty food to make everyone happy on busy weekends.
It’s tender and flavorful, all thanks to the combined taste of beef, potatoes, broth, veggies, herbs, and spices.
Though it’s delicious enough to satisfy my crowd, I typically pair this filling dish with side dishes that only result in a fun and enjoyable eating experience.
What To Serve With Beef Stew
Roasted Pear Salad
This Roasted Pear Salad recipe bursts with exciting flavors from fresh spinach, sweet roasted pears, shredded Parmesan cheese, and a balsamic reduction.
Adding balsamic reduction also creates a richer flavor to the salad, but if you’re in a big hurry to eat, drizzle the mixture with a bit of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
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Roasted Asparagus
Beef stew plus roasted asparagus is just divine!
This Roasted Asparagus is laden with simplicity yet packed with crunchy goodness.
The spears are roasted in the oven until they turn slightly brown and tender.
The recipe can be seasoned in different ways.
You can either go with red pepper flakes, smoked salt, and cayenne or sprinkle grated parmesan and drizzle balsamic vinegar to infuse a creamy flavor.
Hasselback Potatoes
Serving these pretty and easy air fryer hasselback potatoes at your family table is a great way to elevate your beef stew to a more satisfying delight that everyone will love.
Large potatoes are sliced width-wise, slathered with butter and spices, then crisped up in the air fryer for a presentation worthy of a brunch or a dinner date!
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes weren’t just born to complement meat dishes like steak or pork chops, they work with beef stew too!
This recipe is packed with light and creamy texture with lots of fluffy goodness!
Also, the process of preparing them is quick and easy.
(We have some tips for reheating them, too)
You’ll be able to put it together without a lot of hard work.
Just gather some Russet potatoes, real butter, sour cream if desired, milk, salt, pepper, and you’re good to go!
Lots of other flavored mashed potato options here too:
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Buttered Egg Noodles
This Buttered Egg Noodles recipe is one of the best side dishes that goes well with many savory dishes, including your favorite beef stew.
The recipe is ultimately limitless as you can dish out a multitude of flavors each time you cook it.
Adding minced garlic, cooked spinach, or parmesan cheese offers an extra taste to the dish.
If you like a bit of spice, add in some red pepper flakes.
Quick tip: You can enhance your buttered noodles’ flavor profile by boiling them in chicken broth.
Oven-Roasted Radishes
Even though it isn’t as popular as roasted asparagus, serving these Oven-Roasted Radishes may surprise you.
They cook up sweet and mild, nothing at all like their raw counterparts!
Roasting radishes is quick and easy to do and involves a few common ingredients.
Plus, the possibilities are endless, just like with potatoes.
So feel free to add herbs and spices that suit your taste.
No-Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers
This dish isn’t your typical stuffed bell pepper recipe.
This one’s loaded with Italian flavors and rice-free!
Although this version of stuffed bell peppers doesn’t feature rice, it still tastes just like the classic recipe.
It’s a heavenly and satisfying side.
Garlic Cauliflower Mash
Garlic Cauliflower Mash.
Does it sound like a strange idea?
Well, it’s actually one of the best and simplest things you can make in your kitchen.
The taste is rich and creamy, with a hint of nuttiness from the cauliflower.
The flavor is enhanced by the subtle balance between garlic’s earthy flavor and cauliflower’s sweet notes.
And the texture is smooth but slightly gritty, which is just enough to give a nice mouthfeel that pairs well with beef stew or any other kind of stew that needs some extra heft or substance.
German Cucumber Salad
I’ve always had a soft spot for cucumbers.
Sure, they look vibrant and all that jazz, but what will really get you is how crisp and refreshing they are
The zingy sour cream and vinegar complement the mellow taste of the cucumbers, and the onions add just enough bite to make you feel like you’re eating something exciting.
The chives add a freshness that cuts through any lingering bitterness from the vinegar.
And then there’s the dill that adds an earthy flavor that’ll make you feel like it’s springtime.
No-Knead Rustic Dutch Oven Bread
I stumbled upon no knead bread during a particularly lazy Sunday when I craved homemade bread but couldn’t muster the energy for traditional kneading. My sister helped me tweak this recipe, but it’s only got four ingredients, so it’s pretty simple.
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
It is difficult to beat having a slice of a hot and buttery piece of cornbread with, well, pretty much anything. Then if you add some cheddar cheese and a hint of jalapeño, you have something seriously darn tasty and filling, and relatively easy and cheap to make.
Cheesy Garlic Biscuits
They’re pretty darn close to the real thing. Just don’t skip the garlic-butter dabbed on all the warm biscuit tops at the end; it’s where the magic happens!
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
They come out crisp-tender, and sometimes I add an extra five minutes in the oven to make sure they are done and not tough.
Cheesy Creamed Spinach
If you are looking for a creamy and delicious spinach side dish, this is the perfect recipe for you. Now we love cheese in this household so we really amped up the cheese in this recipe.
Easy Arugula Salad
We can’t get enough of this easy arugula salad recipe. The best part is that this salad only contains 6 ingredients, including the arugula.
The bottom line
There’s one vital rule for you to consider when choosing the perfect side dishes for beef stew – that is to pick sides that truly complement your favorite stew.
In case you want to expand your beef stew side dishes list, keep in mind this golden rule and ensure not to pick sides that can overpower the stew’s flavor profile.
Bonus idea: My Easy Arugula Salad has a mild peppery bite but the lemon honey vinaigrette brings it all together.
