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 lb beef chuck, cubed; 1 medium onion; 3 large celery ribs, cut into medium size pieces; 4 large carrots, cut into medium size pieces; 2 medium potatoes, peeled & cut into medium size pieces; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons white flour; 3 bay leaves; 2 -4 cups water; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb beef chuck, cubed
1 medium onion
3 large celery ribs, cut into medium size pieces
4 large carrots, cut into medium size pieces
2 medium potatoes, peeled & cut into medium size pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white flour
3 bay leaves
2 -4 cups water
salt & pepper

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["Rinse meat, and pat dry with paper towel.", "Sprinkle with salt & pepper, and dust with flour.", "Heat olive oil to medium-high/high in stew pot - I prefer lg Le Creuset dutch oven.", "Sear seasoned, floured meat -- approx 1 min per side -- stir with wooden spoon, once.", "Add onion to brown with meat -- brown is the goal, black becomes bitter!", "Toss in celery, 2 carrots, bay leaves, and water (start with 2 cups) -- water should hit a HOT, sizzling pot.", "Stir with wooden spoon to help release seared sugars (the brown stuff) into water.", "Turn down to ""low"".", "Cover & simmer (or cook in oven) for 2 hours, minimum.", "Stir occasionally, Adding water as needed.", "20-30 minutes before serving, add potatoes & remaining carrots."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb beef chuck, cubed, 1 medium onion, 3 large celery ribs, cut into medium size pieces, 4 large carrots, cut into medium size pieces, 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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