This hearty beef stew with red wine, onions, herbs, and garlic has the most flavorful & rich gravy/pan sauce. My secret ingredient is fish sauce. It adds a salty umami taste. This stew recipe is cooked in the oven for a couple of hours, instead of the stovetop. This method is more handsoff and the meat is super tender. The potatoes and carrots are added later into the braising process so they do not over cook. This classic beef stew recipe is a great one pot dinner idea that is kid friendly.