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Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew
5 from 3 votes

Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew

Loaded with carrots, turnips, green beans & mushrooms, in a rich beef stock, Hearty Stovetop Beef Stew makes a complete meal. Just add whole grain bread.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 488 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Bacon or ¼ - ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 flour 1 ½ cup
  • 2 T. thyme marjoram
  • 1/2 lb. carrot 2 c, cut in ½ inch chunks
  • 8 c. beef broth or chicken, low sodium
  • 2 lb turnip 4c, cut in ½ inch chunks
  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 1 red wine dry, bottled
  • ½ cup brandy optional, or cognac
  • 16 oz. green beans frozen, cut, bagged
  • 6 oz tomato paste canned
  • 1 c onion chopped
  • 2 T. garlic minced
  • 3 lb beef sirloin trimmed and cut in 1 inch cubes, or round
  • 2 bay leaf
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. If using bacon, dice the bacon, then fry it in a large stockpot. When it is crisp remove the bacon and half of the fat, retaining both. If not using bacon, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large stockpot.
  2. Coat meat with flour. Brown beef in 2-3 batches, adding additional oil or bacon grease for each batch.
  3. Remove meat then stir in onions and garlic. Sautee until just beginning to brown.
  4. Stir in red wine and brandy if using. Carefully scrape up browned bits from pan and mix into liquid.
  5. Stir in remaining ingredients except green beans. Simmer for 1 hour. Add green beans. Simmer another 45 min. Discard Bay leaves.

Nutrition Information

Calories 488kcal (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488

% Daily Value*

Calories 488kcal 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.