Simple Beef Stew
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Simple Beef Stew
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This hearty Simple Beef Stew is made completely from scratch and is absolutely delicious, just like Mom used to make it.
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Ingredients
Brown
- 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper divided
- 2 pound beef chuck roast trimmed and cut into 1 to 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Simmer
- 10 cups filtered water divided
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 3-4 medium carrots peeled and sliced 1-inch thick*
- 3-4 celery stalks sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 pounds red potatoes cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Brown the Meat
- In a large bowl, mix flour, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper together. Dredge stew meat in the flour, coating completely. Set meat and flour aside.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or dutch oven. Add the meat (reserve the remaining flour in the bowl) and cook until just browned. If necessary, you can add a little more oil to the pot or a bit of water to keep the meat from burning.
- While meat is browning, whisk 1 cup of filtered water into whatever flour was left in the bowl until no lumps remain. Once the meat is browned, pour in flour and water mixture and an additional 7 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil and reduce temperature so your meat is cooking at a simmer.
Cook for a Really Long Time
- Set your timer for 80 minutes and walk away. Check on the stew every 20 minutes or so, giving it a stir to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom.
Veggie Time
- Add your onion, celery, and carrots. Stir, bring back to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add potatoes, basil, oregano, whole bay leaf, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Check salt and water level. If stew seems too thick, add up to 2 cups of water until it reaches your prefered consistency.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender. Taste and add more salt if necessary (you might need to add quite a lot). Remove bay leaf. Dish up and allow to cool in bowls for at least 5 minutes (or on the stove for at least 15) before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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