Basic Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Basic Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves (or 1 sprig fresh); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb peeled carrot, cut in large pieces; 3 potatoes, diced; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; cornstarch slurry; 1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed in (optional); 1/2 cup cold water (optional); 3 -5 drops maggi seasoning

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves (or 1 sprig fresh)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb peeled carrot, cut in large pieces
3 potatoes, diced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
cornstarch slurry
1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed in (optional)
1/2 cup cold water (optional)
3 -5 drops maggi seasoning

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In large Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add meat; brown well.
3
Add onion and garlic; saute until transparent.
4
Add 4 cups water (slightly less if using pressure cooker) and tomato sauce.
5
Add bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
7
Add carrots, potatoes and peas.
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Cover and cook 30 minutes on medium low or until vegetables are tender.
9
Add corn starch slurry if sauce is too watery.
10
Bring stew to a boil, stirring constantly.
11
Boil 1 minute.
12
Add Maggi seasoning and serve with crusty rolls.
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**Note-Time can be reduced if cooking in a pressure cooker.
14
However, please check your pressure cooker instruction booklet for proper times.
15
Each pressure cooker is different.
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Mine reduces time by 1/3.
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Some others reduce cooking time by 2/3.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Basic 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.

Basic Beef Stew

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