Well without seeing the recipe, I would suggest that you just substitute beef broth for the wine.

Ann

Depending on the recipe, beer might work if you have that otherwise beef stock.

Oh, if you use the recipe frequently you can get a bottle of decent wine, use it for the recipe & freeze the remainder in appropriate quantities for the recipe you mentioned.

The recipe calls for both beef stock and red wine. I think I'll take the suggestion and buy some and have company over and they can drink the wine...lol thanks everybody

Maybe a little tomato juice or sauce if you like don't mind a red based sauce for your stews. Otherwise, I'd just do some extra beef broth or even just water.

I agree, you don't really need wine in most recipes, just sub with more stock.