Stew meat is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes besides beef stew. Here are some ideas for what to do with stew meat:

• Beef Chili: Use stew meat instead of ground beef in your favorite chili recipe for a heartier texture.
• Beef Pot Pie: Toss stew meat in flour before browning it, then add braising liquid and aromatics to make a silky pot pie filling.
• Beef Enchiladas: Cook stew meat with curry powder, fresh ginger, garlic, and potatoes, then serve with naan and cilantro sauce for an Indian-inspired dish.
• Beef Stroganoff: Make a simple yet tasty entrée by cooking stew beef with beef broth, sour cream gravy, mushrooms, and egg noodles.
• Goulash: Make a flavorful stew with beef and vegetables, seasoned with paprika and simmered until the beef is tender.
• Indian Beef Curry: Use stew meat to make a flavorful curry with traditional Indian seasonings like turmeric and coriander.
• Beef Tips and Gravy: Slow-cook stew beef until tender with beef broth, onion soup mix, and cornstarch, then serve over rice or noodles.

Stew meat is typically made from cuts of beef with lots of tough connective tissue, such as chuck and/or round. When simmered in a liquid, the connective tissue breaks down and becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, making it perfect for braising.