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Old Fashioned Beef Stew

Old Fashioned Beef Stew: Comfort Food for Cozy Nights

This Old Fashioned Beef Stew is a cozy, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings, delivering rich flavors with tender beef and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat Choose chuck roast for tender beef
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Thickens the stew
  • 1 teaspoon salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Used for searing the beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Contributes umami
  • 4 cups beef broth Forms the base of the stew
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce Enhances flavor complexity
  • 3 cups potatoes diced
  • 1 cup pearl onions
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs basil, oregano, parsley, paprika, allspice

Equipment

  • large pot
  • wooden spoon
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dust the beef stew meat with cornstarch, then season with salt and black pepper before searing.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up the browned bits.
  5. Add potatoes, pearl onions, carrots, celery, granulated sugar, and dried herbs. Stir to combine.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 90-120 minutes until beef is tender.
  7. Mix remaining cornstarch with cold water, then add to the stew to thicken it.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew is customizable with your favorite seasonal vegetables and can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for 3 months.

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