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What to Serve with Beef Stew: 20+ BEST Sides

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February 24, 2025

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COLLAGE OF SIDE DISHES FOR BEEF STEW.
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Wondering what to serve with Beef Stew? Look no further! I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. So, you can find the perfect side dish to complete your tender beef stew dinner in a hurry.

COLLAGE OF SIDE DISHES FOR BEEF STEW.

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Everyone loves Beef Stew.

Tender, fall apart cubes of beef, bathing in rich, meaty gravy.

It’s comfort food at its absolute finest!

But what goes with beef stew?

You can never go wrong with the classic side dishes like a zesty arugula salad and bread.

But, what are some other beef stew sides?

I’ve got you covered! Here are the best side dishes for beef stew, so that you can find that perfect dish to complete your comfort food feast!

The BEST Sides for Beef Stew

Shaved brussels sprouts salad in large bowl with serving spoon.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
Roasted cacio e pepe cauliflower florets on baking sheet.
Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower
If you love cacio e pepe, this lightened-up Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower is for you! It puts a low-carb and gluten-free twist on the classic pasta dish but still has the same rich, cheesy, and peppery flavors you love.
Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower
Overhead shot of finished smoked gouda mashed potatoes in baking dish with serving spoon.
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
These Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food side dish – rich, creamy, and packed with smoky, cheesy goodness. Yukon Gold potatoes are simmered in chicken broth for extra flavor, then mashed with butter and sour cream. Mix in Gouda cheese and top with Parmesan to broil until perfectly golden.
Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
Arugula Salad ready to be served.
The BEST Arugula Salad Dressing
This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.
Arugula Salad
Spears of asparagus cooked sous vide topped with parmesan shavings.
Sous Vide Asparagus
How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.
Sous Vide Asparagus
Overhead close up of bowl of kale caesar salad in white bowl with serving spoon.
Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad
This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.
Kale Caesar Salad
COOKED DUCHESS POTATOES ON BAKING SHEET NEXT TO SPATULA.
Cheesy Duchess Potatoes
Duchess Potatoes with Cheese are a fancy piped potato side dish that must make an appearance at your next dinner party. Rich, creamy, and cheesy with just a subtle crisp, these elegant baked mashed potatoes are unlike anything else!
Duchess Potatoes
Roasted brussel sprouts in bowl drizzled with balsamic glaze and sprinkled with cranberries.
Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction & Cranberries make a simple and elegant side dish that both kids and adults love!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Overhead shot of bowl of mashed cauliflower in grey bowl with swirls of butter.
Easy Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.
Mashed Cauliflower
Din Tai Fung Green Beans
These copycat Din Tai Fung Green Beans are deliciously crispy and coated with lots of savory garlic and a spicy chili crisp. It’s the best umami-forward side dish to pair with all of your takeout-inspired favorites!
Garlic Green Beans
Finished roasted parmesan squash pieces on baking sheet with sprigs of rosemary.
Parmesan Delicata Squash
This easy recipe for Parmesan Delicata Squash roasts Italian-seasoned and parmesan-coated squash slices in the oven until they’re cheesy and tender. Enjoy it as a simple but addictive side dish with any fall or winter meal.
Parmesan Delicata Squash
Sauteed spinach in white bowl.
Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe
Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!
Sauteed Spinach
Overhead shot of shaved fennel salad in green serving bowl on pink table.
Shaved Fennel Salad
This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.  
Shaved Fennel Salad
Overhead close up of simple kale salad in bowl with salad serving utensils.
Simple Kale Salad
This Simple Kale Salad tosses kale, parmesan cheese, and croutons with a zesty lemon dressing to give you a perfect light meal or healthy side dish for any occasion. Ready in 10 minutes!
Simple Kale Salad
Overhead shot of cooked sunchokes in bowl.
Simple Roasted Sunchokes
Sunchokes are a knobby root vegetable that can be prepared in more ways than you can imagine! In this recipe, you’ll learn how to roast them with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. It’s an easy side dish you can pair with anything.
Sunchokes
Finished cooked shake n baked potatoes on baking sheet.
Shake and Bake Potatoes
These Shake and Bake Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with addictive ranch flavors. It’s the ultimate kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing side dish to pair with almost anything!
Shake and Bake Potatoes
Overhead shot of brussels sporouts & apple salad in white bowl with spoon next to small bowl of parmesan.
Brussels Sprout Apple Salad
This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples & Pecans is tossed in a light maple vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples & Pecans
CLOSE UP OF ROASTED SWEET POTATOES ON SERVING TRAY WITH SPOON.
The BEST Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a salty, crispy, savory, and slightly sweet side dish you can pair with almost anything! Lightly spiced and so simple, this easy recipe is a total crowd pleaser and a must-have for weeknight dinners.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Two hands holding bowl of cooked polenta.
Parmesan Polenta
This Creamy Parmesan Polenta recipe makes a delicious side dish. Irresistibly delicious with parmesan cheese, but simple to make with just 5-ingredients: polenta, parmesan, milk, chicken broth and butter. Yum!
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Close up of roasted cabbage steaks topped with bacon and drizzled with cream sauce.
Cabbage Steaks with Bacon
Roasted Cabbage Steaks with bacon and a garlicky, creamy mustard sauce. Perfection! This delicious side dish is always a hit.
Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Overhead shot of cherry tomato salad in grey bowl.
Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons. 
Cherry Tomato Salad
Platter of grilled broccolini
Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
This grilled broccolini is topped with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and marcona almonds for a delicious crunch. It’s a perfect side dish for autumnal menus or Thanksgiving. 
Grilled Broccolini
Sauteed zucchini and squash in skillet.
Sauteed Zucchini and Squash
You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.
Sauteed Zucchini
Close up of apple slaw in serving bowl.
Apple Celery Root Slaw
Apple Celery Root Slaw is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions. It's sure to be a stand out side dish!
Celery Root Slaw
Overhead shot of bowl of sauteed snap peas in grey bowl.
5 Minute Sugar Snap Peas
Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas is a healthy, quick and delicious side dish to go with any main. Ready in 5 minutes, you’ll love the simplicity!
Sauteed Snap Peas
Overhead shot of honey balsamic brussels sprouts in white bowl next to bowl of honey and bowl of balsamic glaze.
Roasted Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Brussels sprouts don’t have to be boring! In fact, when roasted to perfection and drizzled with a rich, tangy balsamic-honey glaze, they become a standout side dish that’s hard to resist. This Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe is all about getting that perfect balance of crispy, caramelized exteriors and tender, juicy insides, finished off with a sweet-and-savory glaze that will have you coming back for seconds.
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Crispy parmesan smashed broccoli on serving platter drizzled with sriracha ranch.
Smashed Broccoli
​​This crispy Smashed Broccoli is about to revolutionize the way you eat your vegetables! Roasted with Parmesan, olive oil, and a zesty homemade ranch seasoning, it’s an easy and flavor-packed snack, side dish, or appetizer you’ll be making repeatedly as a new favorite!
Smashed Broccoli

ℹ️ How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these beef stew side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

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What to Serve with Beef Stew: 20+ EASY Side Dishes

Wondering what the best side dishes to serve with beef stew are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of the best sides for this classic, hearty dish.
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Arugula Salad
  • Sous Vide Asparagus
  • Kale Caesar Salad
  • Duchess Potatoes
  • Yorkshire Puddings
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic
  • Green Beans Almondine
  • Sunchokes
  • Soft Dinner Rolls
  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • Mashed Cauliflower
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Shaved Fennel Salad
  • Broccolini Salad
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples
  • Creamy Polenta
  • Cabbage Steaks
  • Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons

Instructions

  • Choose your favorite side dish.
  • Gather the necessary ingredients.
  • Enjoy a delicious dinner!
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