Hearty Beef Stew Bowl with Rice – Cozy Comfort Dinner

By: Emily

February 6, 2026

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Hearty Beef Stew Bowl with Rice – Cozy Comfort Dinner



Hearty Beef Stew Bowl with Rice is the kind of dish that brings the whole house to the table with its irresistible aroma and soul-warming richness. Picture this: fall-off-the-bone tender beef neck bones simmered in


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Neckbone Stew with Rice

Southern-style neckbone stew slow-simmered until tender and served over rice for a hearty comfort dinner.

  • Author: Chef Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lb pork or beef neck bones
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the neck bones on all sides.
  2. Remove neck bones and sauté onion in the same pot until soft, then add garlic.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
  4. Return neck bones to the pot and add vegetables, spices, broth, and water.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender.
  6. Mix flour with water to form a slurry and stir into the stew.
  7. Simmer uncovered until thickened and serve over rice.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520 kcal

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