Old Fashioned Beef Stew

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4.9

261 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    316 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Old Fashioned Beef Stew

This Old Fashioned Beef Stew is pure comfort in a bowl with melt-in-your-mouth chunks beef, hearty vegetables, and all the right herbs and spices.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat cubed chuck roast
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 10 ounces pearl onions 
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 4 medium celery ribs sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup cold water
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Instructions

  1. Dust 2 pounds beef stew meat with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and sear for about 5 minutes, until all sides are browned, stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the diced potatoes, pearl onions, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sprinkle in the 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the stew to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 90 to 120 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Stir until completely dissolved. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the stew, stirring constantly. Cook on low heat for a few more minutes, until the stew thickens.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 970mg (40%) Potassium 1149mg (33%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5315IU (106%) Vitamin C 14.6mg (16%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 970mg 40%
Potassium 1149mg 24%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5315IU 106%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 16%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

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

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