Old Fashioned Beef Stew Gravy
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Old Fashioned Beef Stew Gravy
Description
This stew gravy starts with cubed beef chuck browned on all sides to develop flavor and texture. Carrots and onions are added and cooked until softened, imparting natural sweetness and depth to the dish. Water is then added, and the mixture simmers at low heat for at least 45 minutes until the beef becomes tender.
To achieve a thickened gravy consistency, flour is whisked into cold water to form a smooth slurry and stirred into the simmered stew. Additional simmering lets the flour cook through and thickens the broth. The result is a savory, cohesive sauce coated with tender chunks of beef and softened vegetables.
This gravy pairs well with grains like rice or mashed potatoes, making it a simple but satisfying meal foundation. It relies on classic seasoning and slow simmering to draw out the beef flavor without any complicated additions.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb beef chuck
- 1 onion large
- 2 carrot large
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3 cup water
- 2 tbsp salt to taste
- 1 tbsp black pepper ground
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut meat into medium-sized cubes. Preheat a soup pot with oil and brown all the sides of the meat cubes.
- Dice carrots and onions. Add the veggies to the pot and cook them until they soften. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the water to the pot and turn the heat to low. Allow the stew gravy to simmer for at least 45 minutes, or until the beef turns super tender.
- Whisk flour with a bit of cold water until there are no lumps. Whisk into the stew gravy. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve alongside your favorite grain or potato dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1829mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2563IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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