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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 – 1 ½ c. flour
  • 2 T. ea thyme marjoram
  • 1/2 lb. carrots cut in ½ inch chunks 2 c
  • 8 c. low sodium beef broth or chicken
  • 2 lb turnips cut in 1/2 in chunks 4c
  • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
  • 1 bottle dry red wine
  • ½ cup brandy or cognac optional
  • 16 oz. bag frozen cut green beans
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 c chopped onions
  • 2 T. minced garlic 
  • 3 lb beef sirloin or round trimmed and cut in 1 inch cubes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and 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: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 488

% Daily Value*

Calories 488kcal 24%

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