Absolutely The Best Amish Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Absolutely The Best Amish Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs boneless beef cubes; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 large onion, sliced; 4 cups boiling water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 dash allspice; 1 dash clove; 6 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks or 1 lb peeled baby carrots; 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/4 cup flour

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs boneless beef cubes
2 tablespoons shortening
1 large onion, sliced
4 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 dash allspice
1 dash clove
6 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks or 1 lb peeled baby carrots
6 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup flour

1
Melt shortening over high heat in a large pot or dutch oven.
2
Add beef cubes and brown over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes.
3
Add onions, boiling water, salt, lemon juice, sugar, worcestershire sauce, pepper, paprika, allspice and cloves.
4
Simmer, tightly covered, for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5
Add vegetables and simmer another 30 minutes (covered), or until tender.
6
Note: if your lid is not tight on the pot, you may not have enough liquid left to just about cover everything after you add the veggies.
7
If this is the case, add more water to barely cover ingredients.
8
Mix cold water and flour together and blend until smooth.
9
Push meat and veggies to the side of the pot and add flour mixture slowly, incorporating into liquid.
10
When gravy thickens, stir all ingredients gently to distribute gravy evenly.
11
Simmer another 5 or 10 minutes and enjoy!

2485

kcal

Calories

249

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs boneless beef cubes, 2 tablespoons shortening, 1 large onion, sliced, 4 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Absolutely The Best Amish Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Absolutely The Best Amish Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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