22 Sides To Serve With Beef Stew
Here’s how to round out your comfort food supper.
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Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
When you hear the words “comfort food,” one of the first dishes that comes to mind is probably beef stew. Chicken soup gets all the attention on sick days and when the weather is crummy, but beef stew is the true ticket to a soul-warming meal. Once the mood for a cozy bowl of it strikes, you might wonder, “What do I serve with beef stew?” Sure, it’s a filling meal on its own, but if you’re anything like me, you basically can’t consume a bowl of stew without a piece of bread for dipping. Plus, you might be serving beef stew as part of a supper club meal or bringing it to the new parents on your block. In those cases, you probably want to add something on the side. Whether you want to offset the warm, savory stew with a fresh, crunchy salad, or you want to lean in to comfort food all the way with a scoop of mashed potatoes, we’re sharing plenty of great side dish options to serve with beef stew. Don’t worry, we also included some of our favorite bread recipes for soaking up that beef stew broth. Here’s how to round out your comfort food supper.
Cloverleaf Rolls
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
It goes without saying that you need to serve bread with beef stew for soaking up every last drop! These pretty rolls can be prepped the night before and baked before serving.
Apple-Cranberry Salad
Beef stew is a hearty dish, so serve it with a light, crunchy side salad for a well-rounded dinner.
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
If you’re preparing a beef stew that’s on the thicker side, you can serve it over your favorite mashed potato recipe, or enjoy a scoop on the side.
Southern Skillet Cornbread
Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Beef stew is a classic recipe for Sunday suppers, and it’s not Sunday supper without a cast-iron skillet full of cornbread on the table as well.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If your beef stew recipe isn’t heavy on the veggies, you might want some extra vegetables on the side. Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts are easy to add to the table.
Caesar Salad with Garlicky Croutons
If you’re hosting company for a cozy supper club, don’t grab the bag of salad. Serve this pretty but easy iteration of everyone’s favorite side salad instead.
Garlic Bread
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Once you prep homemade garlic bread, you’ll never buy the freezer-aisle stuff again. It immediately elevates your meal without much effort at all.
Tennessee Onions
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This cheesy recipe will add even more comfort to your meal. It’s extremely versatile and will become your go-to side dish when you’re not sure what to serve.
Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Looking for a side salad to serve alongside a beef stew main? “This kale caesar salad is so good, I ate it every day for a week,” wrote one editor.
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Twice-Baked Potatoes are the ultimate crowdpleaser when it comes to side dishes. You can serve them with anything, they’re easy to make, and everyone loves them.
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Spice up your winter supper a bit with this new cornbread recipe that has just enough heat. “I made this exactly as written, which is rare for me. It was terrific and it had rave reviews at the church potluck,” wrote one reviewer who added: “If you like cornbread, you need to try this one.”
No-Knead Buttermilk Bread
If you’re looking for a fluffy homemade bread recipe that’s perfect for sopping up all that beef stew goodness, you’ve found it with this Dutch oven wonder.
Mashed Potato Cakes
Skip your usual spuds for something more fun with this recipe that’s crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
Make-Ahead Yeast Rolls
Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Micah Morton, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner
First published in November 1995, these fluffy rolls are one of our most popular bread recipes of all time.
Grilled Wedge Salad with Buttermilk-Blue Cheese Dressing
This new version of the wedge salad is anything but boring. You don’t need many ingredients, but it’s the cooking method that take the flavor over the top.
Mom’s Mac and Cheese
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Whether with beef stew or any main dish, there is genuinely no bad time for macaroni and cheese. “An excellent Mac and cheese. Creamy and very flavorful. I will definitely make again,” wrote a reader who left this recipe five stars.
Cornbread Muffins
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Sure, it would be easier to grab a box of mix at the grocery store, but these tender Cornbread Muffins come together in just 30 minutes.
Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Collards
With this inventive recipe, you get veggies and a starchy side all in one. Our Test Kitchen recommends turning any leftovers into potato pancakes the next morning.
Skillet-Roasted Cabbage Wedges With Hot Bacon Dressing
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell
One reader gave this inventive side dish recipe the best review we could imagine: “Prepared it exactly as written and it was PERFECT! It was so delicious that I sent unsolicited texts with the recipe to friends and family!! This will be a family staple! We are already dreaming up other ways to use the delicious hot bacon dressing - spinach salad, drizzled over grilled or roasted chicken or pork, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, etc! It's so good - perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy!”
Easy Cauliflower Casserole
The kids will eat their veggies when it comes in this form! No one will think cauliflower is boring after trying this cheesy side dish.
Apple and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans
This fall salad is a beautiful side dish to serve with your beef stew. Top any leftovers with grilled or roasted chicken the next day for a filling lunch.
Parker House Rolls
These buttery little rolls have earned solely five-star reviews for a reason. If you’re new to baking bread, this is a great place to start.
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