Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 12-2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut); 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil; 3 ½ cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine); 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed; ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 2 ¼ cups peeled cubed potatoes; 2 cups carrots, sliced thickly; 1 cup sliced celery (optional); 2 cups sliced green beans (OR 1 1/2 cups peas); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 12-2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut)
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
3 ½ cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 ¼ cups peeled cubed potatoes
2 cups carrots, sliced thickly
1 cup sliced celery (optional)
2 cups sliced green beans (OR 1 1/2 cups peas)
salt and pepper

1
Place flour in a plastic bag, add a few pieces of beef at a time shaking well to coat.
2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large sauce pan.
3
Add meat and onions, brown meat well.
4
Add beef broth (and wine if using), garlic, basil and thyme.
5
Bring all to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/4- 1 1/2 hours (or until meat is tender).
6
Add potatoes, carrots and celery, cover pot, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes (or until potatoes are almost done).
7
Add green beans (or peas) and simmer 10-15 minutes more.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste.

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* 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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 12-2 lbs lean stewing beef (cubed round or your preferred cut), 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil, 3 ½ cups beef broth (or 3 cups beef broth plus 1/2 cup dry red wine), and more.

Yes, Basic (No Tomato) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic (No Tomato) Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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