Beef Stew Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed bite size; 1 large onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 2 cups chopped carrots; 4 large potatoes, cubed; 4 -6 cups water; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 ½ tablespoons soya sauce; 6 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with; 1 ¾ cups cold water (may need more or less)

Servings: persons

1 lb beef stew meat, cubed bite size
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 cups chopped carrots
4 large potatoes, cubed
4 -6 cups water
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 ½ tablespoons soya sauce
6 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with
1 ¾ cups cold water (may need more or less)

1
Place all chopped vegetables and cubed beef into your crockpot and add enough water to sufficiently cover the veggies to cook for at least 5 hrs slow cook or 1 hr and 30 mins high temp cooking.
2
No need to cook beef before hand-- as it cooks with the veggies you get its beef stock which adds to the flavor.
3
Add all seasonings and stir thoroughly.
4
Turn your crock pot on to high and cover.
5
If cooking over the stove follow all the steps and boil on med-high stirring occasionally for 35 minutes.
6
and simmered covered also stirring occasionally for 45 minutes.
7
When your potatoes are done in both cooking methods proceed to the next step.
8
Add cornstarch mixed in water gradually 1/2 cup at a time, stirring it in thoroughly each time checking its texture, until the stew is as thick as you like it.
9
You might have to add more cornstarch.
10
follow directions on the box.
11
Serving suggestions: serve over vol-au-vent pastry shells, alone as a stew or enveloped into a pie for a beef pot pie.
12
Enjoy!

525

kcal

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed bite size, 1 large onion, diced, 3 stalks celery, sliced, 2 cups chopped carrots, 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.

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Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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