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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

This Old-Fashioned Beef Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish inspired by a family recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 329 kcal

Equipment

  • large nonstick stock pot

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables

  • 1 pound lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 4 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 russet potatoes sliced into ¼ inch slices
  • 1 cup chopped fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Coat beef with flour, shaking off excess. In a large nonstick stock pot, heat oil over medium-high heat, add beef and sauté until brown, approximately 6 minutes. Remove beef from stock pot and set aside.
  • Add onions and mushrooms to stock pot and sauté for 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, continually stirring.
  • Skim off any fat from the stock pot and return cooked beef to pot; stir in tomato paste and broth. Add enough water to just cover ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Skim off any foam that has accumulated on the surface of stew and add carrots, potatoes, and green beans. Cover partially and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Stir mixture into stew. Increase heat and boil uncovered for 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

This stew is perfect for a comforting family meal and can be served with bread or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef Stew, comfort food, family recipe, hearty, old-fashioned, stews
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