Hearty and Tender Old Time Beef Stew
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Hearty and Tender Old Time Beef Stew
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Classic Old-Time Beef Stew combines tender beef and hearty vegetables for a comforting, family-friendly meal made with simple ingredients and spices.
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Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp cooking oil divided
- 2 lb stewing beef or beef chuck cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes or 4 tsp beef bouillon powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 dashes dashes ground allspice or cloves
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice optional
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed, optional
starch slurry
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
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Instructions
- Season the stew beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat a little bit oil in a heavy-bottomed pot, such as a large Dutch oven, over medium-high heat. Brown meat in batches to avoid crowding, browning each piece well. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot. Then, cook the onion for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly scraping the bottom of the pan, until slightly softened.
- Pour in cold water, beef bouillon, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, lemon juice, paprika, and allspice. Stir everything together, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 1.5 hours.
- After 1.5 hours, remove the bay leaf and add carrots and celery to the pot. Cover and continue simmering on medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. If using frozen peas, thaw them first, then add them to the stew. Stir the mixture well and taste, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- In a small bowl, mix starch with a bit of water to create a slurry, then add this to the stew. Continue stirring as the stew thickens. Once thickened, remove from heat.
- Serve the stew hot, with your choice of sides like mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, steamed rice or crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful gravy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6g
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3636IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3636IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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