Beef Stew Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 lb. stew beef (1/2 to 1-inch cubes); 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 can Swanson beef broth; 1 small can tomato juice (1/4 to 1/2 c.); 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 6 to 8 carrots, chopped; 4 white potatoes, chopped; 1 to 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 to 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. pepper; dash of cloves; dash of allspice

Servings: persons

2 lb. stew beef (1/2 to 1-inch cubes)
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 can Swanson beef broth
1 small can tomato juice (1/4 to 1/2 c.)
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 to 8 carrots, chopped
4 white potatoes, chopped
1 to 2 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sugar
2 to 2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. pepper
dash of cloves
dash of allspice

1
Melt shortening in a large pot over medium to medium-high heat.
2
Add beef and brown lightly, stirring frequently.
3
Lower heat to medium-low.
4
Add beef broth and tomato juice (should equal 2 cups).
5
Add 1/2 cup water.
6
Add all spices.
7
Cover and simmer for 1 hour on medium-low.
8
Add all vegetables and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until vegetables are tender.
9
Just before serving, you may thicken with a mixture of 3 tablespoons flour and 1/2 to 1/3 cup water.
10
Shake in covered cup and add slowly to stew, stirring constantly.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. stew beef (1/2 to 1-inch cubes), 2 Tbsp. shortening, 1 can Swanson beef broth, 1 small can tomato juice (1/4 to 1/2 c.), and more.

Yes, 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.

Beef Stew

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